Perception and the Senses Quiz

What is the definition of perception?

• How you see or experience something using your senses
• The ability to taste different flavors
• The sense of hearing sounds around you
• The sense of touch and feeling textures

Which of these is an example of an aroma?

• A strong, unpleasant smell
• A soft, gentle touch
• A bright, shiny light
• A pleasing, fragrant smell

What does it mean to distinguish something?

• To notice how things are different from one another
• To give off light so that it's easy to see
• To feel the texture of an object with your hands
• To judge or estimate the size of something

What does it mean for something to be tactile?

• To be experienced through the sense of touch
• To give off light so that it's easy to see
• To have a strong, pleasant smell
• To be able to pass light through it

What does it mean for something to be luminous?

• To give off light
• To be transparent so you can see through it
• To bounce light off a surface
• To estimate the size or amount of something

What does it mean for something to be transparent?

• To reflect light off a surface
• To give off light and make an area brighter
• To judge or estimate the size of something
• To be able to see through an object

What happens when light reflects off a surface?

• It bounces back without passing through the surface
• It gives off light and makes the area brighter
• It allows you to see through the object
• It helps you estimate the size or amount of something

What does it mean for something to illuminate an area?

• To give off light and make the area brighter
• To bounce light off a surface
• To be able to see through an object
• To judge or estimate the size of something

What does it mean to judge the size or amount of something?

• To estimate or guess the size or quantity
• To give off light and make an area brighter
• To reflect light off a surface
• To be experienced through the sense of touch

If the power went out, what would you use to illuminate the room?

• A mirror to reflect light
• A transparent object to see through
• A luminous object that gives off light
• A tactile object that you can feel