#1
Which sense is responsible for detecting odors?
Olfaction
ExplanationOlfaction is responsible for detecting odors.
#2
What is the term for the minimum amount of stimulus needed for a person to detect its presence?
Threshold
ExplanationThreshold is the minimum stimulus required for detection.
#3
Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
Pupil
ExplanationPupil controls light entering the eye.
#4
What is the phenomenon where our perception of a stimulus is influenced by our expectations or beliefs?
Top-down processing
ExplanationTop-down processing influences perception based on expectations.
#5
What is the term for the ability to perceive depth?
Depth perception
ExplanationDepth perception is the ability to perceive depth.
#6
Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain?
Cochlea
ExplanationCochlea converts sound waves to electrical signals for the brain.
#7
What is the term for the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected?
Difference threshold
ExplanationDifference threshold is the smallest detectable change in stimulus.
#8
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe
ExplanationOccipital lobe processes visual information.
#9
In signal detection theory, what is a false positive?
When a signal is detected when it's not present
ExplanationA false positive is detecting a signal when it's absent.
#10
In signal detection theory, what is a miss?
When a signal is present but not detected
ExplanationA miss is failing to detect a present signal.
#11
In signal detection theory, what is a false negative?
When a signal is present but not detected
ExplanationA false negative is failing to detect a present signal.
#12
In signal detection theory, what is a correct rejection?
When no signal is present and correctly not detected
ExplanationCorrect rejection is not detecting a signal when it's absent.