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  1. What is an example of failing to notice something because you were focused elsewhere?
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Answer: c) Talking deeply while failing to see a friend waving

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  1. Why can pets hear sounds humans cannot?
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Answer: b) Pets have evolved better sensitivity to high frequencies for survival

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  1. What demonstrates the depth perception cue of linear perspective?
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Answer: b) A photo of a road with lines converging at the horizon

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  1. Which sense would you choose to lose and why?
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Answer: b) Hearing, because vision is critical for navigation and reading

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Why does food taste bland when you have a stuffy nose?

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Congestion blocks olfactory receptors that contribute to flavour

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What happens when you learn the correct lyrics to a song?

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You might re-interpret the songs meaning and appreciate more

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Why are rotating shift schedules problematic?

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They disrupt circadian rhythms and cognitive performance

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Why do animals have different sleep – wake cycles

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To adapt to ecological niches for survival

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How does activity level affect sleep requirements?

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More active individuals need more sleep for recovery

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What method can researchers use to study sleep regulation?

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Using Neuro imaging techniques like FMRI

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What is a major criticism of Freud’s dream theory?

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It lacks empirical support and relies on subjective interpretation

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Why doesn’t sleepwalking act out dreams

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It occurs during slow dash wave sleep, not rem sleep where dream occurs

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Why might less time in bed improve insomnia?

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It’s strengthens the connection between bed and sleep

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How does narcolepsy with cataplexy differ from REM sleep

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Narcolepsy occurs while awake REM sleep occurs during unconsciousness

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Why is marijuana still illegal in many US areas?

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Due to historical stigma and federal regulations

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What is the role of tobacco education programs?

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To prevent smoking initiation and reduce health burden

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What are the potential health benefits of hypnosis?

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It reduces anxiety, manages pain, and aids habit changes

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What kind of study would confirm meditations benefits

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Randomize controlled trials comparing it with standard treatments

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Which daylight saving time change is easier to adjust to

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Falling back due to an extra hour of sleep

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How do you adjust your schedule during busy weeks?

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Prioritizing, consistency, and setting alarms

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What are the effects of sleep deprivation?

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Fatigue, forgetfulness, and poor productivity

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How does knowing sleep aids, memory influence, study habits?

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It motivates planning study sessions and prioritize sleep

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What factors contribute to insomnia?

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Stress, screen time and irregular schedules

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Why do people experiment with consciousness altering substances?

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To reduce stress or enhance experiences

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Would you use hypnosis or meditation? Why
Yes, for stress or pain if supported by credible research
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What is an example of something that could be perceived without being sensed?
Hallucinations or vivid dreams
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How does just notable difference (JND) change with stimulus intensity?
JND increases with higher stimulus energy
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Why do different species have different sensory ranges?
They evolved to adapt their environmental needs
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Why are humans particularly sensitive to sound in the middle frequency range?
It is critical for detecting human speech for communication
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Are the trichromatic and opponent process theories of colour perception completely different
No, they complement each other at different stages of processing
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What function does colour vision serve?
It helps distinguish objects and enhances survival
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How to sound localization aid survival
It helps identify threats, find prey, or locate companions
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How do temporal and place theories explain pitch perception
Temporal theory explains low frequencies place theory explain explains high frequencies
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What causes motion sickness?
Conflicting sensory signals from the inner ear and eyes
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What is your response to someone saying they would do anything to avoid pain from an injury?
Pain is important for survival. It’s signals harm.
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Do women experience pain differently than men?
Yes, due to hormonal differences, genetic factors and cultural influences
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What does the gestalt principle of the whole being different from the sum of its part mean?
We perceive organized holes rather than individual parts
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How are you influence whether people see a duck or a rabbit?
Emphasize specific features like the bill for a duck or the ears for a rabbit
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How do rotating shifts affect circadian rhythms
They disrupt the natural cycle leading to sleep issues and fatigue
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What role do evolutionary adaptions play in animal sensory sensitivity?
Sensory ranges evolved to fit environmental and survival needs
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Why do some animals have superior night vision compared to humans?
They evolved to navigate in low light conditions
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How does stress contribute to insomnia?
Stress can cause racing thoughts, making it difficult to sleep
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How does knowing about the brains role in sleep affect your habits
It encourages more structured and consistent sleep routines
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How does the lack of sleep affect cognitive performance?
It leads to impaired memory, concentration, and decision-making
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Why do some individuals struggle with sleep even after a long day?
They may experience mental or physical overstimulation that prevents relaxation
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What makes certain sounds more noticeable to the human ear
Their frequency and volume based on the evolutionary needs of humans
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Why do animals lick bats have different hearing capabilities?
They are adapted for specific survival tasks like echolocation
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How to sleep deprivation affect emotional regulation
It can increase irritability and difficulty managing emotions
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What cognitive process is strengthened by sleep?
Memory consolidation
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Why is it important to consider the context in which we perceived stimuli?
Contact shapes how we interpret sensory information, influencing perception
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What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning associates stimuli, while operant conditioning involves reinforcement or punishment to influence behaviour
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What is the primary characteristic of a reflex?
It is a automatic innate response
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In the example of a toaster sound causing mouth watering what is the unconditioned stimulus?
The smell of toast
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How does stimulus generalization differ from stimulus discrimination?
Generalization involves responding to similar stimuli discrimination, involves responding only to the condition stimulus
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How does a neutral stimulus become a condition stimulus in classical conditioning?
It is paired with a unconditioned stimulus
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What is the Skinner box used for an operant conditioning?
To study operant conditioning and controlled environments
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What does negative reinforcement due to behaviour
It increases the likelihood of the behaviour by removing an unpleasant stimulus
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What is shaping in operant conditioning
Reinforcing successive approximations of a behaviour
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What is prosocial modeling?
Encouraging positive behaviour through observation
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Why might Ethan choose to drink alcohol at a party
Because of observational learning, his parents behaviour influences him
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What what is your definition of learning?
Acquiring knowledge and skills through experience or instruction
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What what is your definition of learning?
Acquiring knowledge and skills through experience or instruction

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