Sensation & Perception

Question 1

The brain-centered ability to influence what sensations we will receive are called__

Answer 1

Selective Attention

Question 2

What stimuli are effective at getting attention?

Answer 2

• Unexpected Stimuli
• Repetitive Stimuli
• Intense Stimuli

Question 3

Perceptual habits may become so ingrained that they lead us to misperceive a stimulus.
True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Research shows that heightened sexual arousal can cause a person to perceive members of the opposite sex as more physically attractive.
True or False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Victims of crimes are more accurate eyewitnessese than are impartial observers.
True or False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The sorting out, interpretation, analysis, and integration of stimuli by the sense organs and the brain is called__

Answer 6

Perception

Question 7

The stimulation of the sense organ is called__

Answer 7

Sensation

Question 8

When elements close together are grouped together is called__

Answer 8

Proximity

Question 9

When groupings are made in terms of complete figures is called__

Answer 9

Closure

Question 10

When patterns are perceived in the most basic, direct manner possible is called__

Answer 10

Simplicity

Question 11

When elements similar in appearance are grouped together is called__

Answer 11

Similarity

Question 12

The lowest level of stimulation that a person can consciously detect 50 percent of the time the stimulation is present is called__

Answer 12

Absolute threshold

Question 13

August loves swimming. When she first dives into the pool, the water seems cold. However, it doesn’t feel cold after staying in the water for some time. What is a likely explanation for this?

Answer 13

Sensory Adaption

Question 14

Rachel loves to play games on her laptop. But whenever she plays, her laptop’s fan spin up and emit a loud sound. Fortunately, when Rachel is focusing on the game, she cannot hear the noise. This is due to__

Answer 14

Habituation