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Anomalies of Perception and Psychokinesis Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT an anomaly of perception?

Cochlear Implant
Explanation

Cochlear implants are medical devices, not anomalies of perception.

#2

What is the term for the inability to recognize faces, often a result of damage to the fusiform gyrus?

Prosopagnosia
Explanation

The inability to recognize faces, often due to damage to the fusiform gyrus, is known as prosopagnosia.

#3

Which of the following is NOT an example of psychokinesis?

Telepathically communicating with another person
Explanation

Telepathically communicating with another person is not an example of psychokinesis.

#4

Which of the following is NOT an example of an anomalous perception?

Telepathy
Explanation

Telepathy is not considered an example of anomalous perception.

#5

What is the most commonly associated symptom with blindsight?

Unilateral Neglect
Explanation

Unilateral neglect, not blindsight, is commonly associated with this symptom.

#6

Which of the following phenomena is NOT related to psychokinesis?

Teleportation
Explanation

Teleportation is not a phenomenon related to psychokinesis.

#7

Which of the following is an example of an auditory illusion?

Tinnitus
Explanation

Tinnitus is an example of an auditory illusion.

#8

The term 'agnosia' refers to:

Inability to recognize familiar faces
Explanation

Agnosia refers to the inability to recognize familiar faces.

#9

What is the definition of the 'motion aftereffect'?

The sensation of residual movement after the movement of a visual stimulus ceases
Explanation

The 'motion aftereffect' is the sensation of residual movement after a visual stimulus ceases to move.

#10

Which of the following is a common cause of synesthesia?

Genetic factors
Explanation

Genetic factors are a common cause of synesthesia.

#11

What is the term for the belief that one's thoughts can influence the physical world?

Psychokinesis
Explanation

Psychokinesis involves the belief that thoughts can influence the physical world.

#12

Which of the following psychologists is known for his studies on paranormal phenomena, including psychokinesis?

J.B. Rhine
Explanation

J.B. Rhine is known for studies on paranormal phenomena, including psychokinesis.

#13

Who is credited with coining the term 'blindsight'?

Larry Weiskrantz
Explanation

Larry Weiskrantz is credited with coining the term 'blindsight.'

#14

What phenomenon is characterized by the experience of hearing non-existent sounds or music?

Tinnitus
Explanation

The phenomenon characterized by hearing non-existent sounds or music is Tinnitus.

#15

Who is known for the theory of ideomotor effect, explaining how thoughts and actions are connected?

William Carpenter
Explanation

William Carpenter is known for the theory of ideomotor effect.

#16

What is the term for the ability to see things that are not actually present, such as hallucinations or illusions?

Hypervigilance
Explanation

The term for the ability to see things not actually present is hypervigilance.

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