Sensation and Perception- AP Psych

Front

In the human eye, rods are to _________, as cones are to ________.

Back

light/color

Front

What sense helps maintain balance? Options: Kinesthetic, Vestibular, olfaction, audition

Back

Vestibular

Front

Where is the basilar membrane located?

Back

cochlea

Front

A reversible figure, such as the vase/face figure, makes use of which principle of perception?

Back

figure-ground relationship

Front

Which is NOT a monocular cue? interposition, relative size, linear perspective, convergence

Back

convergence

Front

What is the first part of the eye that light hits?

Back

cornea

Front

Which is NOT a Gestalt principle? Options: proximity, closure, continuation

Back

retinal disparity

Front

What is responsible for the sensation of feeling like your head is still spinning after turning around in a circle?

Back

semicircular canals

Front

What is the blind spot?

Back

Area where optic nerve leaves retina

Front

Which of the following is true about rods and cones?
Options:
There are more cones in the Retina than rods,
Rods are photoreceptors, while cones are not,
Rods are sensitive to lower levels of light than cones,
Rods are similar to color film and cones are similar to black and white film

Back

Rods are sensitive to lower levels of light than cones.