Sensation CFA

What are the basic structures of the eye?

• Pupil and eardrum

• Lens and optic nerve

• Cornea and iris

• Cochlea and retina

Which theory explains the trichromatic nature of vision?

• Threshold theory

• Opponent process theory

• Trichromatic theory of vision

• Volley theory

What can lead to hearing and vision deficits?

• Positive genetics

• Regular exercise

• Consuming a balanced diet

• Exposure to loud noise

Which sense is associated with the olfactory system?

• Touch

• Smell

• Taste

• Hearing

What is the process of sensory transduction?

• Integration of sensory information

• Interpretation of neural signals by the brain

• Transmission of neural signals to the brain

• Conversion of physical stimuli into neural signals

Which theory explains the perception of pitch in hearing?

• Volley theory

• Place theory of hearing

• Opponent process theory

• Frequency theory

What are the major causes of hearing and vision deficits?

• Diet and trauma

• Aging and genetics

• All of the above

• Disease and environmental factors

Why are illusions important for our understanding of perception?

• They confuse our perception

• They have no significance in perception

• They provide entertainment

• They demonstrate the limitations of our senses

What is the process of bottom-up processing?

• Applying general principles to interpret stimuli

• Focusing on specific features of a stimulus

• Using prior knowledge to interpret sensory information

• Analyzing sensory information to form a perception

Which sense is associated with the gustatory system?

• Hearing

• Touch

• Taste

• Smell