Psychology Quiz Sensation and Perception

What is the process of detecting environmental stimuli and transforming them into signals that can be detected by the nervous system?

• Perception

• Sensation

• Cognition

• Interpretation

Which of the following best describes the process by which we organize, interpret, and give meaning to the sensory signals we receive?

• Sensation

• Perception

• Reaction

• Transmission

What is the main focus when identifying the parts of the eye in the study of vision?

• Understanding the emotional response to visual stimuli

• Describing the properties of light and the theories of color vision

• Analyzing the psychological impact of sight

• Learning the mechanics of other sensory organs

What is the main focus of visual perception as mentioned in the learning outcomes?

• The structure of the eye

• The organization of visual perception

• The color spectrum

• The visual field

What are students expected to do with regards to the ear according to the learning outcomes?

• Describe the function of the ear in balance

• Identify the parts of the ear and explain the sense of hearing

• Compare the ear to other sensory organs

• List diseases that can affect the ear

What senses are involved in kinesthetic and vestibular sensations?

• Taste and smell

• Sight and hearing

• Touch and proprioception

• Movement and balance

Why are psychologists generally skeptical about extra sensory perception (ESP)?

• ESP has been proven scientifically.

• ESP lacks empirical support and replicable evidence.

• ESP is widely accepted in the scientific community.

• ESP is a well-documented and researched field.

What condition does Heather Sellers have that affects her perception?

• Hyperopia

• Prosopagnosia

• Astigmatism

• Myopia

Despite having perfect vision, what is Heather unable to do?

• Recognize faces

• Distinguish colors

• Read text

• See at night

What does Heather Sellers' experience illustrate about the relationship between sensation and perception?

• They are unrelated processes.

• They are the same thing.

• Having intact sensation does not necessarily mean perception is accurate.

• Perception is more important than sensation.