Question 1

We automatically perceive distinct words when listening to a flow of conversation in our own language.This best illustrates

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A)   closure.
B)   interposition.
C)   the phi phenomenon.
D)   perceptual organization.

Question 2

The tendency to see complete letters on a neon sign,even though some of the bulbs are burned out,illustrates the principle of

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A)   closure.
B)   relative luminance.
C)   proximity.
D)   continuity.

Question 3

The same brand of chocolate truffles tasted better to Julia when she thought they cost $20 a pound than when she thought they cost half that much.This best illustrates the impact of

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A)   the volley principle.
B)   top-down processing.
C)   synesthesia.
D)   precognition.

Question 4

Weber's law is relevant to an understanding of

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A)   absolute thresholds.
B)   difference thresholds.
C)   sensory adaptation.
D)   subliminal persuasion.

Question 5

You have been asked to paint a picture that includes buildings,fields,a river,and a mountain.Describe how you would use at least four monocular cues to give your painting a sense of depth.

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Question 6

The taste sensation umami is most likely to attract us to foods that are

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A)   sweet.
B)   bitter.
C)   starchy.
D)   rich in protein.

Question 7

Sensory interaction is best illustrated by

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A)   psychokinesis.
B)   the volley principle.
C)   the McGurk effect.
D)   phantom limb sensations.

Question 8

Subliminal priming effects best illustrate

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A)   the difference between absolute and difference thresholds.
B)   a diminishing sensitivity to unchanging and familiar information.
C)   that information can be processed outside of conscious awareness.
D)   the impact of sensory adaptation.

Question 9

Some combination of place theory and frequency theory appears to be most necessary in accounting for how we sense

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A)   high-frequency sound waves.
B)   intermediate-frequency sound waves.
C)   low-frequency sound waves.
D)   low-amplitude sound waves.

Question 10

The area of the retina where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the

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A)   blind spot.
B)   visual cortex.
C)   cornea.
D)   lens.

Question 11

The monocular depth cue in which an object blocking another object is perceived as closer is

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A)   interposition.
B)   relative height.
C)   continuity.
D)   linear perspective.

Question 12

Small differences in the intensity of a sound received by each ear enable us to identify the ________ of the sound.

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A)   location
B)   amplitude
C)   pitch
D)   absolute threshold

Question 13

With her eyes closed,Sierra can accurately touch her mouth,nose,and chin with her index finger.Sierra's accuracy illustrates the importance of

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A)   synesthesia.
B)   kinesthesia.
C)   sensory interaction.
D)   psychokinesis.

Question 14

The opponent-process theory is most useful for explaining a characteristic of

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A)   perceptual adaptation.
B)   retinal disparity.
C)   accommodation.
D)   afterimages.

Question 15

An integrated understanding of perception in terms of our sensory capacities,cultural contexts,and Gestalt principles is most clearly provided by

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A)   gate-control theory.
B)   a biopsychosocial approach.
C)   frequency theory.
D)   parapsychology.

Question 16

ESP refers to

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A)   perception that occurs apart from sensory input.
B)   the ability to move objects without touching them.
C)   a readiness to perceive an object in a distorted fashion.
D)   all of these characteristics.

Question 17

Gestalt psychologists emphasized that

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A)   perception is independent of sensation.
B)   we learn to perceive the world through experience.
C)   sensation and perception are identical processes.
D)   we organize sensory information into meaningful forms.

Question 18

One hypnotized woman tested by Ernest Hilgard showed no pain when her arm was placed in an ice bath.But asked to press a key if some part of her felt pain,she did so.To Hilgard,this was evidence of

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A)   synesthesia.
B)   dissociation.
C)   a just noticeable difference.
D)   a phantom limb sensation.

Question 19

As the retinal image of a horse galloping toward you becomes larger,it is unlikely that the horse will appear to grow larger.This best illustrates the importance of

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A)   relative luminance.
B)   size constancy.
C)   closure.
D)   relative motion.

Question 20

The principle of continuity refers to the perceptual tendency to

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A)   group things that are near each other.
B)   group stimuli into smooth,uninterrupted patterns.
C)   fill in gaps so as to perceive a complete,whole object.
D)   generate reversible figure-ground patterns.

Exam 7: Sensation and Perception

Sensory interaction is best illustrated by

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Gestalt psychologists emphasized that

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Subliminal priming effects best illustrate

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With her eyes closed,Sierra can accurately touch her mouth,nose,and chin with her index finger.Sierra's accuracy illustrates the importance of

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The opponent-process theory is most useful for explaining a characteristic of

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As the retinal image of a horse galloping toward you becomes larger,it is unlikely that the horse will appear to grow larger.This best illustrates the importance of

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The area of the retina where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the

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The same brand of chocolate truffles tasted better to Julia when she thought they cost $20 a pound than when she thought they cost half that much.This best illustrates the impact of

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ESP refers to

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One hypnotized woman tested by Ernest Hilgard showed no pain when her arm was placed in an ice bath.But asked to press a key if some part of her felt pain,she did so.To Hilgard,this was evidence of

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Small differences in the intensity of a sound received by each ear enable us to identify the ________ of the sound.

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An integrated understanding of perception in terms of our sensory capacities,cultural contexts,and Gestalt principles is most clearly provided by

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Some combination of place theory and frequency theory appears to be most necessary in accounting for how we sense

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We automatically perceive distinct words when listening to a flow of conversation in our own language.This best illustrates

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The tendency to see complete letters on a neon sign,even though some of the bulbs are burned out,illustrates the principle of

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You have been asked to paint a picture that includes buildings,fields,a river,and a mountain.Describe how you would use at least four monocular cues to give your painting a sense of depth.

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The principle of continuity refers to the perceptual tendency to

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The taste sensation umami is most likely to attract us to foods that are

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Weber's law is relevant to an understanding of

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