#1
Which of the following best describes the concept of sensation?
The stimulation of sensory receptors and transmission of sensory information to the brain
ExplanationSensation involves stimulating sensory receptors and sending that information to the brain.
#2
What is the difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation is about detecting stimuli, while perception is about interpreting them
ExplanationSensation is detecting stimuli, perception is interpreting them.
#3
Which of the following senses is NOT considered one of the primary senses?
Balance
ExplanationBalance isn't considered one of the primary senses.
#4
What is the term for the process of becoming less sensitive to unchanging stimuli over time?
Sensory adaptation
ExplanationSensory adaptation: becoming less sensitive to unchanging stimuli.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of taste receptor?
Salty
ExplanationSalty isn't a type of taste receptor.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a perceptual constancy?
Perceiving an object as the same size regardless of its distance
ExplanationPerceptual constancy: seeing an object as same size despite distance changes.
#7
What is the term for the minimum stimulation required to detect a particular stimulus?
Absolute threshold
ExplanationAbsolute threshold: minimum stimulation needed to detect a stimulus.
#8
What is the term for the process by which sensory information is selected, organized, and interpreted?
Sensory perception
ExplanationSensory perception: selecting, organizing, interpreting sensory info.
#9
Which of the following best explains the concept of bottom-up processing?
Starting with the details of a stimulus and building up to a complete perception
ExplanationBottom-up processing: starting with stimulus details, building to perception.
#10
What is the term for the ability to hear a wide range of frequencies?
Auditory acuity
ExplanationAuditory acuity: ability to hear wide range of frequencies.
#11
In the context of vision, what is the role of the retina?
To transmit visual information to the brain via the optic nerve
ExplanationRetina: transmits visual info to the brain via optic nerve.
#12
What is the term for the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and judge distances?
Depth perception
ExplanationDepth perception: perceiving world in 3D, judging distances.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the vestibular sense?
Cochlea
ExplanationCochlea isn't a component of the vestibular sense.
#14
What is the term for the sense of body position and movement?
Kinesthetic sense
ExplanationKinesthetic sense: sense of body position and movement.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a primary component of touch sensation?
Taste
ExplanationTaste isn't a primary component of touch sensation.