Question 1

Which of the following best describes the process of transduction in sensation?

Accepted Answer

The conversion of external stimuli into neural activity.

Question 2

According to Weber’s Law, if a person can just notice the difference between 10 lbs and 11 lbs, what is the just noticeable difference (JND) for a 50 lb weight?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{JND} = 5 	ext{ lb}$$

Question 3

Which structure in the eye is primarily responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

Accepted Answer

Lens

Question 4

A person who cannot distinguish between red and green most likely has a deficiency in which type of photoreceptor?

Accepted Answer

Red or green cones

Question 5

Which theory explains why after staring at a green image, you see a red afterimage when you look away?

Accepted Answer

Opponent-process theory

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an absolute threshold for the sense of hearing?

Accepted Answer

The tick of a watch 20 feet away in a quiet room

Question 7

Damage to the hair cells in the cochlea would most likely result in which type of hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Nerve hearing impairment

Question 8

Which Gestalt principle explains why we perceive a series of dots arranged in a line as a single group?

Accepted Answer

Proximity

Question 9

A person is able to focus on a conversation at a noisy party while ignoring other voices. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The cocktail party effect

Question 10

Which monocular cue explains why textured surfaces appear smoother and finer as they recede into the distance?

Accepted Answer

Texture gradient

Question 11

A cochlear implant helps restore hearing by:

Accepted Answer

Directly stimulating the auditory nerve with electrical impulses

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the gate-control theory of pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain signals must pass through a 'gate' in the spinal cord that can be closed by non-pain signals.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes?

Accepted Answer

Spicy

Question 14

The tendency to perceive an object as being the same size regardless of its distance from the observer is known as:

Accepted Answer

Size constancy

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates top-down processing?

Accepted Answer

Using prior knowledge to interpret a vague image

Question 16

Which historical figure is associated with the concept of the absolute threshold?

Accepted Answer

Gustav Fechner

Question 17

A person with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) would most likely:

Accepted Answer

Not feel pain and not sweat

Question 18

Which of the following is a binocular cue for depth perception?

Accepted Answer

Convergence

Question 19

The phi phenomenon is best demonstrated by:

Accepted Answer

Lights turned on in sequence appearing to move

Question 20

Which of the following statements about parapsychology is supported by scientific evidence?

Accepted Answer

There is no decisive scientific proof for ESP.

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