Sensation and Perception Review
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12th Grade
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Jared Byrnes
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of the absolute threshold for touch?
Feeling a bee’s wing falling a distance of 1 centimeter onto your cheek
Hearing a watch tick 20 feet away
Seeing a candle flame 30 miles away on a clear night
Tasting 1 teaspoon of sugar dissolved in 2 gallons of water
Answer explanation
The absolute threshold for touch is the smallest detectable stimulus. Feeling a bee’s wing fall 1 centimeter onto your cheek is a clear example, as it represents the minimal sensation detectable by the skin.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an attentive process?
Extracting information automatically and simultaneously when presented with stimuli
A procedure that considers only one part of the stimuli presented at a time
Ignoring all stimuli
Focusing on a single stimulus
Answer explanation
An attentive process involves focusing on one part of the stimuli at a time, allowing for deeper analysis and understanding, which aligns with the correct choice. This contrasts with extracting information automatically.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is retinal disparity critical?
For color perception.
For depth perception.
For night vision.
For peripheral vision.
Answer explanation
Retinal disparity is critical for depth perception because it allows the brain to compare the slightly different images received from each eye, helping to gauge distance and spatial relationships between objects.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering through the pupil?
Retina
Cornea
Iris
Lens
Answer explanation
The iris is the part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil, thereby regulating the amount of light that enters the eye. It adjusts in response to light conditions, making it the correct answer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy required to be detected 50% of
absolute threshold
difference threshold
just noticeable difference
transduction
Answer explanation
The absolute threshold refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed for detection 50% of the time. This distinguishes it from the difference threshold and just noticeable difference, which relate to changes in stimuli.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the perception of light emitted or reflected from objects in the environment known as?
Audition
Olfaction
Vision
Gustation
Answer explanation
The perception of light emitted or reflected from objects is known as vision. It is the sensory process that allows us to interpret our surroundings through light, distinguishing it from other senses like audition (hearing) and olfaction (smell).
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
____________involves the conversion of sensory stimulus energy into neural impulses. occurs when sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.
sensation
perception
transduction
sensory adaptation
Answer explanation
Perception involves organizing and interpreting sensory information, leading to conscious experience. In contrast, sensation refers to the initial detection of stimuli, while transduction is the conversion of stimulus energy into neural impulses.
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