#1
Which of the following best defines sensation?
The process of detecting external stimuli
ExplanationSensation is the detection of external stimuli.
#2
What is the absolute threshold?
The smallest amount of stimulus that can be detected
ExplanationAbsolute threshold is the smallest detectable stimulus.
#3
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic tastes?
Bitter
ExplanationBitter is not considered a basic taste.
#4
Which principle explains why you need to increase the volume of a song in a noisy environment to hear it clearly?
Signal Detection Theory
ExplanationSignal Detection Theory explains detecting stimuli amidst noise.
#5
What is the term for the smallest change in stimulation that can be detected 50% of the time?
Difference threshold
ExplanationDifference threshold is the smallest noticeable change in stimulation.
#6
What is the term for the minimum difference in stimulation required to detect a difference between two stimuli?
Just Noticeable Difference
ExplanationJust Noticeable Difference is the minimum detectable change.
#7
Which of the following describes the relationship between the physical intensity of a stimulus and the perceived intensity?
Fechner's Law
ExplanationFechner's Law explains the relationship between stimulus and perception.
#8
Which of the following is an example of sensory adaptation?
Eyes adjusting to dim light after being in a bright room
ExplanationSensory adaptation is the eyes adjusting to light.
#9
Which of the following is an example of subliminal perception?
Seeing a brief flash of an image without consciously registering it
ExplanationSubliminal perception is perceiving without conscious awareness.
#10
What is the term for the ability to perceive stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness?
Subliminal perception
ExplanationSubliminal perception is perceiving below conscious awareness.
#11
Which theory suggests that detection of a stimulus depends on both the intensity of the stimulus and the psychological state of the individual?
Signal Detection Theory
ExplanationSignal Detection Theory relates stimulus detection to intensity and psychology.