Psychology chapter 4 test Flashcards
What are transducers?
Devices that convert one kind of energy into another
What is sensation
A sensory impression ; also , the process of detecting physical energies with the sensory organ .
What is perception ?
The mental process of organizing sensations into meaningful patterns
What is absolute threshold ?
The minimum amount of physical energy to produce sensation .
What is sensory adaption ?
A decrease in sensory response to an unchanging stimulus .
What are the basic dimensions of light and vision ?
The visible spectrum - the spread of electromagnetic energies to which the eyes respond -is made of narrow range of wavelengths of 400 nanometers .
How does the eye see ?
Most focusing is done at the front of the eye by the cornea ,.
What is conductive hearing loss ?
Poor transfer of sounds from the eardrum to the inner ear .
What is Sensorineural hearing loss ?
Loss of hearing caused by damage to the inner ear hair cells Or auditory nerve .
What is olfaction ?
The sense of smell
What is Gustation ?
The sense of taste
Define somesthetic senses ?
Sensations produced by the skin , muscles , joints , viscera , and organs of balance .
Define skin senses ?
The senses of touch , pressure , pain , heat and cold .
Define kinesthetic senses ?
The senses of body movements and positioning .
Define vestibular senses ?
The senses of balance , gravity and acceleration .
