6A: Senses

Question 1

Threshold below which a stimulus is not perceived or distinguished from another

Answer 1

limen

Question 2

In order for human’s second-order visual perception to work, the object must be (stationary/moving)

Answer 2

moving

-second-order perception examine changes in objects position over time through feature tracking in the retina

Question 3

sensory conflict theory

Answer 3

motion sickness when sensory input from semicircular canals (angular motion) and otoliths (linear motion) are in conflict with sensory input from eyes and muscles

Question 4

absolute threshold

Answer 4

smallest level of energy required by external stimuli to be detectable by human senses

Question 5

cognitive appraisal theory

Answer 5

individuals make different interpretations about stimuli (positive/negative)

Question 6

proximal stimulus

Answer 6

stimulus registered by sensory receptors