Unit Test #2

The sensory receptors for the kinesthetic sense send information to the brain about the head's position and movement. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

A higher frequency is often perceived as having lower pitch. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

According to the signal detection theory, the detection of stimuli involves decision and sensory processes. T F

Cells with similar preferences are arranged closer together in the auditory cortex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Top-down processing occurs when individuals detect and combine specific features of a stimulus into a more complex form in order to gain understanding of the whole stimulus. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

The type of inattentional blindness that occurs when one fails to detect auditory changes in the environment is ___________. A. choice deafness B. change deafness C. choice blindness D. change blindness

The sensory system that controls and monitors the positions of various parts of the body is called the __________ system. A. gustatory B. olfactory C. kinesthetic D. vestibular

The majority of sensory signals about touch are sent to the olfactory cortex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

The phi phenomenon is commonly used by movie makers in an attempt to create the illusion of movement. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Weber's law states that the just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the magnitude of the original stimulus. T F

The retina is the light sensitive neural tissue that lines the back surface of the eye. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Gustatory receptors are found in the taste buds. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Visual acuity is greatest at the fovea of the eye. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Jacob believed that Aaron's shy behavior was due to lack of confidence until he learned that Aaron was quite talkative and excitable when he began discussing types of computer games he liked to play online. This situation reflects which of the following factors concerning perception? A. Perception is influenced by situational outcomes. B. Perception is influenced by knowledge. C. Perception is influenced by culture. D. Perception is influenced by expectation.

Smoking can increase someone's risk for developing __________. macular degeneration cataracts color vision deficiency blindness