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WorksheetsAP Psychology Unit 4 Sensation and Perception Quizizz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
The process by which we select, organize, and interpret sensory information in order to recognize meaningful objects and events is called
a)
parallel processing.
b)
perception.
c)
accommodation.
d)
sensation.
2.
The detection and encoding of stimulus energies by the nervous system is called
a)
signal detection.
b)
synaesthesia
c)
sensation
d)
accommodation.
3.
Trying to see a hidden representational image in a piece of abstract art by looking carefully at each element in the picture and trying to form an image employs which kind of perceptual process?
a)
bottom-up processing
b)
selective attention
c)
retinal disparity
d)
perceptual adaptation
4.
Because she was listening to the news on the radio, Mrs. Schultz didn't perceive a word her husband was saying. Her experience best illustrates
a)
gate-control theory.
b)
choice blindness.
c)
selective attention.
d)
opponent-process theory.
5.
In one experiment, most of the participants who viewed a videotape of men tossing a basketball remained unaware of an umbrella-toting woman sauntering across the screen. This illustrated
a)
opponent-process theory.
b)
inattentional blindness.
c)
blind spot.
d)
visual cliff.
6.
Although Manuel was sitting right next to his parents, he smelled a skunk minutes before they did. Apparently, Manuel has a lower ________ for skunk odor than his parents have.
a)
accommodation level
b)
absolute threshold
c)
tolerance level
d)
adaptation level
7.
Which theory emphasizes that personal expectations and motivations influence the level of absolute thresholds?
a)
signal detection theory
b)
frequency theory
c)
opponent-process theory
d)
place theory
8.
Audiotapes of soothing ocean sounds accompanied by faint and imperceptible verbal messages designed to increase a desire to lose weight best illustrate
a)
synaesthesia.
b)
sensory interaction.
c)
parallel processing.
d)
subliminal stimulation.
9.
Weber's law is relevant to an understanding of
a)
absolute thresholds.
b)
difference thresholds.
c)
sensory interaction.
d)
parallel processing.
10.
The amplitude of electromagnetic waves determines the ________ of light.
a)
absolute threshold
b)
hue
c)
difference threshold
d)
brightness
11.
The amount of light entering the eye is regulated by the
a)
iris
b)
optic nerve
c)
retina
d)
lens
12.
Accommodation refers to the
a)
quivering eye movements that enable the retina to detect continuous stimulation.
b)
process by which the lens changes shape to focus images on the retina.
c)
diminishing sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus.
d)
process by which stimulus energies are changed into neural messages.
13.
Which cells for visual processing are located closest to the back of the retina?
a)
bipolar cells
b)
ganglion cells
c)
rods and cones
d)
feature detectors
14.
Feature detectors
a)
combine to form the optic nerve, which sends visual information to the brain.
b)
are retinal cells that allow you to see in dim light and are located in the periphery of the eye.
c)
are nerve cells in the brain's visual cortex that fire in response to specific edges, lines, and angles.
d)
cause the lens to change its curvature in response to incoming light waves.
15.
Experiencing a green afterimage of a red object is most easily explained by
a)
the Young-Helmholtz theory.
b)
the opponent-process theory.
c)
frequency theory.
d)
the gate-control theory.
16.
The basilar membrane is located in the
a)
cochlea.
b)
semicircular canal.
c)
auditory canal.
d)
middle ear.
17.
The cochlea is a
a)
fluid-filled tube that provides a sense of body movement.
b)
specific area of the auditory cortex.
c)
fluid-filled tube that provides a sense of upright body position.
d)
fluid-filled tube in which sound waves trigger nerve impulses.
18.
According to frequency theory
a)
we hear different pitches because different sound waves cause different parts of the nerve cells in the cochlea to fire.
b)
the rate at which impulses travel up the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the tone being heard.
c)
high-frequency sounds trigger a wave of activity that peaks near the beginning of the basilar membrane.
d)
frequent or prolonged stimulation of a sensory receptor causes that receptor to become less sensitive.
19.
The semicircular canals are most directly relevant to
a)
accommodation.
b)
the vestibular sense.
c)
kinesthesis.
d)
hearing.
20.
Taste and smell are both what kind of senses?
a)
vestibular
b)
kinesthetic
c)
energy
d)
chemical
21.
The convergence of parallel lines provides the distance cue known as
a)
relative height.
b)
linear perspective.
c)
interposition
d)
closure.
22.
The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion. This best illustrates
a)
the phi phenomenon.
b)
retinal disparity.
c)
frequency theory.
d)
relative motion.
23.
Renny knew the red tulip was closer to her than the yellow tulip because the red one cast a larger retinal image than the yellow one. This illustrates the importance of the distance cue known as
a)
relative size.
b)
interposition.
c)
proximity.
d)
relative height.
24.
1.
Sensation is to __________ as perception is to __________.
a)
Recognizing a stimulus; detecting a stimulus
b)
Detecting a stimulus; recognizing a stimulus
c)
Interpreting a stimulus; detecting a stimulus
d)
Seeing; hearing
25.
Given normal sensory abilities, a person standing atop a mountain on a
dark, clear night can see a candle flame atop a mountain 30 miles away. This is
a description of vision's:
a)
Difference threshold
b)
Just noticeable difference
c)
Absolute threshold
d)
Signal threshold
26.
Which of the following is an example of
sensory adaptation?
a)
Finding the cold water of a
swimming pool warmer after you’ve spent a few minutes in it
b)
Developing an increased sensitivity to salt
the more you use it in foods
c)
Becoming very irritated at the continuous sound
of a dripping faucet
d)
All of the above are examples
27.
Wavelength is to ___________ as ___________ is
to brightness.
a)
Hue; intensity
b)
Intensity; hue
c)
Frequency; amplitude
d)
Brightness; hue
28.
Nearsightedness is a condition in which the:
a)
Lens has become inflexible
b)
Lens is too thin
c)
Eyeball is longer than normal
d)
Eyeball is shorter than normal
29.
The size of the pupil is controlled by the:
a)
Lens
b)
Retina
c)
Cornea
d)
Iris
30.
Which of the following is the correct order
of the structures through which light passes after entering the eye?
a)
Lens, pupil, cornea, retina
b)
Pupil, cornea, lens, retina
c)
Cornea, retina, pupil, lens
d)
Cornea, pupil, lens, retina
31.
The brain breaks vision into separate
dimensions such as color, depth, movement and form, and works on each aspect
simultaneously. This is known as:
a)
Feature detection
b)
Parallel processing
c)
Accommodation
d)
Opponent processing
32.
The Young-Helmholtz Theory proposes that:
a)
There are three different types of
color-sensitive cones
b)
Retinal cells are excited by one color and
inhibited by its complementary color
c)
There are four different types of cones
d)
Rod, not cone, vision accounts for our
ability to detect fine visual detail
33.
Most color-deficient people will probably:
a)
Lack functioning
red-or-green-sensitive cones
b)
See
the world in only black and white
c)
Also suffer from poor vision
d)
Have above-average vision to compensate for
the deficit
34.
Which of the following correctly lists the order of
structures through which sound travels after entering the ear?
a)
Auditory canal, eardrum, middle
ear, cochlea
b)
Eardrum, auditory canal, middle ear, cochlea
c)
Eardrum, middle ear, cochlea, auditory canal
d)
Auditory canal, middle ear, eardrum, cochlea
35.
The Frequency Theory of hearing is better
than Place Theory at explaining the
sensation of:
a)
The lowest pitches
b)
Pitches of intermediate range
c)
The highest pitches
d)
All of the above
36.
Tamika hates the bitter taste of her cough
syrup. Which of the following would she find most helpful in minimizing the
syrup’s bad taste?
a)
Tasting something very sweet before taking
the cough syrup
b)
Keeping the syrup in her mouth for several
seconds before swallowing it
c)
Holding her nose while taking the
cough syrup
d)
Gulping the cough syrup so that It misses her
tongue
37.
The principle that one sense may influence
another is:
a)
Transduction
b)
Sensory adaptation
c)
Weber’s Law
d)
Sensory interaction
38.
Kinesthesis involves:
a)
The bones of the middle ear
b)
Information from muscles, tendons
and joints
c)
Membranes within the cochlea
d)
The body’s sense of balance
39.
Which of the following enables you to feel
yourself wiggling your toes even with your eyes closed?
a)
Vestibular sense
b)
Sense of kinesthesis
c)
The skin senses
d)
Sensory interaction
40.
The historical movement associated with the
statement “the whole may exceed the sum of its parts” is:
a)
Parapsychology
b)
Psychophysics
c)
Functional psychology
d)
Gestalt psychology
41.
________________ processing refers to how the
physical characteristics of stimuli influence their interpretation.
a)
Top-down
b)
Bottom-up
c)
Parapsychological
d)
Human factors
42.
Figures tend to be perceived as whole,
complete objects, even if spaces or gaps exist in the representation, thus
demonstrating the principle of:
a)
Closure
b)
Proximity
c)
Continuity
d)
Similarity
43.
Weber’s Law states that:
a)
The absolute threshold for any stimulus is a
constant
b)
The JND for any stimulus is a constant
c)
The absolute threshold for any stimulus is a
constant ration
d)
The JND for any stimulus is a
constant ratio
44.
The process by which sensory information is
converted into neural energy is:
a)
Sensory adaptation
b)
Feature detection
c)
Signal detection
d)
Transduction
45.
Assuming that the visual systems of humans
and other mammals function similarly, you would expect that the retina of a
nocturnal mammal (one active only at night) would contain:
a)
Mostly cones
b)
Mostly rods
c)
An equal number of rods and cones
d)
More
bipolar cells than an animal active only during the day
46.
As the football game continued into the night,
Leondre
noticed that he was having difficulty distinguishing the colors of the players'
uniforms. This is because the _______________, which enable color vision, have a
_______________ absolute threshold for
brightness than the available light intensity.
a)
Rods; higher
b)
Cones; higher
c)
Rods; lower
d)
Cones; lower
47.
The inner ear contains receptors for:
a)
Audition and kinesthesis
b)
Kinesthesis and the vestibular sense
c)
Audition and the vestibular sense
d)
Audition, kinesthesis and the vestibular
sense
sense
48.
Of the four distinct skin senses, the only
one that has definable receptors is:
a)
Warmth
b)
Cold
c)
Pressure
d)
Pain
49.
The study of perception is primarily
concerned with how we:
a)
Detect sights, sounds and other stimuli
b)
Sense environmental stimuli
c)
Develop sensitivity to illusions
d)
Interpret sensory stimuli
50.
Which of the following statements is
consistent with the Gestalt theory of perception?
a)
Perception develops largely through learning
b)
Perception is the product of heredity
c)
The mind organizes sensations into
meaningful perceptions
d)
Perception
results directly from sensation
51.
________________ processing refers to how the
physical characteristics of stimuli influence their interpretation.
a)
Top-down
b)
Bottom-up
c)
Parapsychological
d)
Human factors
52.
Concepts or frameworks that organize and interpret information.
a)
parallel processing
b)
schemas
c)
folders
53.
Proposed theory for color vision with cones that are differentially sensitive to different wavelengths of light.
a)
opponent process theory
b)
place theory
c)
trichromatic theory
54.
Minimum difference between any two stimuli that a person can detect 50% of the time.
a)
Weber's Law
b)
Absolute threshold
c)
Difference threshold
55.
The weakest level of a stimulus that can be correctly detected at least 50% of the time.
a)
opponent process theory
b)
absolute threshold
c)
perceptual constancy
56.
The study of paranormal events that investigates claims of ESP.
a)
perceptual constancy
b)
hypnosis
c)
parapsychology
57.
The idea that pain can only be experienced if pain messages can pass through a gate in the spinal cord on their way to the brain.
a)
place theory
b)
gate control theory
c)
opponent process theory
58.
Clues about distance based on the image of one eye.
a)
binocular depth cues
b)
monocular depth cues
c)
subliminal stimulation
59.
Receiving messages below one's absolute threshold for conscious awareness.
a)
Weber's law
b)
difference threshold
c)
subliminal stimulation
60.
Proposed theory for color vision with opposing retinal process for red-green, yellow-blue, white-black.
a)
opponent process theory
b)
tri-chromatic theory
c)
frequency theory
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