chap 5

chap 5

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51 Qs

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chap 5

chap 5

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

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51 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensation refers to:

The interpretation of stimuli by the brain

The detection of external physical stimuli by sense organs

The conscious awareness of sensory input

The ability to perceive depth and distance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Perception is defined as:

The physical process of detecting stimuli

The processing, organizing, and interpreting of sensory information

The ability to sense environmental changes

The creation of internal mental representations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensory coding involves:

The elimination of unused sensory pathways

The transduction of sensory information into neuronal impulses

The combination of sensory information into a single perception

The conscious awareness of sensory stimuli

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The absolute threshold is defined as:

The smallest detectable difference between two stimuli

The minimal level of stimulation required to detect a sensory input half the time

The maximum level of stimulation the body can tolerate

The point at which perception occurs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Weber’s law, the just-noticeable difference is based on:

A fixed amount of difference

The proportion of the original sensory input

The type of sensory receptor involved

The duration of exposure to the stimulus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sensory adaptation is:

The ability to enhance sensory perception

The tendency for a sensory system to stop responding to constant stimulation

The increase in sensitivity to stimuli after prolonged exposure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The cornea and lens are responsible for:

Detecting sound waves

Focusing light onto the retina

Transmitting signals to the auditory cortex

Filtering out excess light

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