BP 7.2

What part of the brain processes visual signals?

• Gustatory system

• Visual system

• Olfactory cortex

• Somatosensory cortex

Which type of visual receptor is responsible for color vision?

• Rods

• Cones

• Cornea

• Pupils

Why is peripheral vision less detailed than central vision?

• The fovea is larger than the retina

• Rods in the periphery are less densely packed

• The optic nerve filters out detail

• Cones are active in darkness

Which sensory system detects chemical compounds in the air?

• Gustatory system

• Visual system

• Olfactory system

• Vestibular system

What is “bottom-up” control in perception?

• Processing driven by incoming sensory data

• Conscious decision-making based on context

• The inhibition of reflexes

• Emotional interference with sensory input

What causes the “Mozart effect” in cognitive performance?

• Positive mood induced by music

• Loud volume exposure

• Deep bass vibrations

• Rhythmic complexity of Mozart

Which is a correct match of sense and processing brain area?

• Taste – Gustatory system

• Sight – Vestibular system

• Hearing – Somatosensory system

• Smell – Gustatory cortex

What do Gestalt laws help explain in business psychology?

• Visual perception of product design

• Employee stress levels

• Decision-making biases

• Emotional labor management

What does the term “receptive field” refer to in perception?

• Level of visual depth

• Area a neuron responds to

• Type of emotion processed

• Spectrum of auditory input

Which of the following represents top-down processing?

• Smelling fire and jumping away

• Reading an email because you're expecting news

• Loud noise causing distraction

• Automatically blinking at dust