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Which sensory organ is primarily responsible for vision?

Eyes

Explanation

Eyes are the primary sensory organs responsible for vision.

In the context of perception, what does the term 'gestalt' refer to?

An organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts

Explanation

Gestalt refers to an organized whole perceived as more than the sum of its parts.

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with reward and pleasure and plays a role in consciousness and perception?

Dopamine

Explanation

Dopamine is associated with reward and pleasure, and plays a role in consciousness and perception.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the time it takes to complete a task or underestimate the risks involved?

Planning fallacy

Explanation

The planning fallacy is the tendency to underestimate task completion time or risks.

In the context of perception, what is the 'just noticeable difference' (JND) also known as?

Weber's law

Explanation

The 'just noticeable difference' (JND) is also known as Weber's law.

In the context of consciousness, what does the term 'circadian rhythm' refer to?

Biological processes that follow a 24-hour cycle

Explanation

Circadian rhythm refers to biological processes following a 24-hour cycle.

Who is credited with the development of the concept of 'schemas' in cognitive psychology?

Jean Piaget

Explanation

Jean Piaget is credited with developing the concept of 'schemas' in cognitive psychology.

What term is used to describe the brain's ability to organize and interpret sensory information?

Perception

Explanation

Perception refers to the brain's ability to organize and interpret sensory information.

In psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

A state of conflicting thoughts or beliefs

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance refers to a state of conflicting thoughts or beliefs.

#10

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals perceive familiar patterns or objects in random stimuli, such as clouds or inkblots?

Pareidolia

Explanation

Pareidolia is the phenomenon of perceiving familiar patterns or objects in random stimuli.

#11

Which of the following is a theory of consciousness that suggests consciousness arises from the integration of information in the brain?

Global Workspace Theory

Explanation

Global Workspace Theory suggests consciousness arises from information integration in the brain.

#12

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to give more importance to the first information they receive about a person or topic?

Primacy effect

Explanation

The primacy effect is the tendency to give more importance to initial information.

#13

Which part of the brain is associated with emotional processing and plays a role in the formation of memories tied to strong emotions?

Hippocampus

Explanation

The hippocampus is associated with emotional processing and strong emotion-related memory formation.

#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior or thinking to align with a group's norms and values?

Conformity

Explanation

Conformity is the adjustment of behavior or thinking to align with group norms.

#15

Which brain structure is commonly associated with the regulation of sleep and wakefulness?

Hypothalamus

Explanation

The hypothalamus is commonly associated with the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

#16

What is the concept of 'blindsight' in the context of perception?

Seeing without conscious awareness

Explanation

Blindsight refers to seeing without conscious awareness.

#17

Which philosopher is known for his famous thought experiment involving the 'brain in a vat'?

Hilary Putnam

Explanation

Hilary Putnam is known for the 'brain in a vat' thought experiment.

#18

Who proposed the theory of selective attention, suggesting that the brain filters out certain stimuli to focus on others?

Donald Broadbent

Explanation

Donald Broadbent proposed the theory of selective attention.

#19

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Self-serving bias suggests attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external ones.

#20

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response and plays a role in stress and anxiety?

Norepinephrine

Explanation

Norepinephrine is associated with the fight-or-flight response, stress, and anxiety.

Perception and Consciousness Quiz

Which sensory organ is primarily responsible for vision?

In the context of perception, what does the term 'gestalt' refer to?

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with reward and pleasure and plays a role in consciousness and perception?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the time it takes to complete a task or underestimate the risks involved?

In the context of perception, what is the 'just noticeable difference' (JND) also known as?

In the context of consciousness, what does the term 'circadian rhythm' refer to?

Who is credited with the development of the concept of 'schemas' in cognitive psychology?

What term is used to describe the brain's ability to organize and interpret sensory information?

In psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals perceive familiar patterns or objects in random stimuli, such as clouds or inkblots?

Which of the following is a theory of consciousness that suggests consciousness arises from the integration of information in the brain?

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to give more importance to the first information they receive about a person or topic?

Which part of the brain is associated with emotional processing and plays a role in the formation of memories tied to strong emotions?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior or thinking to align with a group's norms and values?

Which brain structure is commonly associated with the regulation of sleep and wakefulness?

What is the concept of 'blindsight' in the context of perception?

Which philosopher is known for his famous thought experiment involving the 'brain in a vat'?

Who proposed the theory of selective attention, suggesting that the brain filters out certain stimuli to focus on others?

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response and plays a role in stress and anxiety?

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