AP Psych Unit 1 Part 2

Front

What part of the eye changes curvature and thickness to focus objects on the retina?

Back

Lens

Front

If Giulio's bag of marbles is twice as heavy as Jim's, how many extra marbles will it take to make Giulio's bag feel heavier if it takes 5 extra marbles for Jim's?

Back

10 marbles

Front

Which receptor cells in the eye enable us to distinguish different wavelengths of light?

Back

Cones

Front

What is being studied when an image is quickly flashed and replaced by a masking stimulus that inhibits conscious perception?

Back

Priming

Front

What is the just-noticeable difference for an 80-ounce weight if the just-noticeable difference for a 10-ounce weight is 1 ounce?

Back

8 ounces

Front

Define 'subliminal messaging' in the context of psychology.

Back

Subliminal messaging refers to stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious perception, influencing thoughts and behaviors without awareness.

Front

What is the function of rods in the human eye?

Back

Rods are photoreceptor cells that are responsible for vision in low light conditions and do not detect color.

Front

Explain the concept of 'just-noticeable difference' (JND).

Back

The just-noticeable difference is the smallest change in stimulus intensity that can be detected 50% of the time.

Front

What is the role of bipolar cells in the visual system?

Back

Bipolar cells transmit signals from photoreceptors (rods and cones) to ganglion cells in the retina.

Front

What is 'visual acuity'?

Back

Visual acuity is the clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a given distance.