Perception, Sensation & Learning Psychology Test

Front

What is the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment?

Back

Sensation

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the process of sensation? Receiving sensory information, Converting stimuli into neural impulses, Encoding the information into memory

Back

Organizing the sensory input

Front

Which theory explains the detection of stimuli based on a combination of signal strength and psychological factors like motivation and expectations?

Back

Signal detection theory

Front

Which part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters?

Back

Iris

Front

What is the phenomenon where a person is unable to perceive a stimulus due to it being too faint to detect called?

Back

Absolute threshold

Front

What does the Gestalt principle of closure suggest?

Back

We fill in gaps to create a complete image

Front

In Pavlov’s experiment, the bell (before conditioning) was considered a:

Back

Neutral stimulus

Front

In classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus (US) naturally triggers:

Back

A reflexive, unlearned response

Front

In Pavlov’s experiment, after conditioning, the bell (now associated with food) became a:

Back

Conditioned stimulus

Front

What is the process called when a conditioned response diminishes or disappears over time?

Back

Extinction