Understanding Sensory Responses

What is the meaning of 'stimuli'?

• The action taken towards a stimulus

• The change in the surrounding environment

• The sensory organs involved in perception

• The physical response to a sensory input

Which sensory organ is responsible for detecting light?

• Eye

• Ear

• Skin

• Nose

When a person moves their hand away from a thorn, which sensory organ is involved?

• Skin

• Nose

• Ear

• Tongue

If a person experiences a strong smell of food and begins salivating, which response can be associated with this stimulus? How might this affect behaviour in real-world situations?

• The person may move away from the smell, avoiding the food.

• The person may feel hungry and decide to eat the food.

• The person may ignore the smell entirely.

• The person may experience a heightened alertness and startle.

Which sensory organ is used to detect the sound of thunder?

• Nose

• Skin

• Ear

• Eye

What is the typical response when a person touches something hot, like tea?

• Scrunching the face

• Moving the hand away spontaneously

• Getting startled

• Pulling the hand away quickly