Perception: The Science of How We See, Hear, and Experience the World

Question 1

Which physical property primarily determines how loud a sound is perceived to be?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Waveform

Question 2

Analyze the image provided. Utilize the principles of perceptual organization to explain how it is perceived. Identify the specific gestalt cues that guide your interpretation.

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The image resembles a face, with features such as eyes, a nose, and a mouth.

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The image appears as a random assortment of geometric shapes.

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The image displays perfect symmetry, with two identical halves.

Question 3

Which principle of perceptual organization groups elements that share similar characteristics?

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Similarity

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Proximity

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Common fate

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Continuity

Question 4

The Muller-Lyer illusion illustrates:

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The distortion of visual stimuli

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The effects of prior experiences on perception

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How the brain fills in missing visual information

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The impact of perceptual expectations

Question 5

Binocular disparity is primarily used for:

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Depth perception

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Motion detection

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Color perception

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Object recognition

Question 6

The Stroop effect demonstrates the influence of:

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Automatic processing

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Cognitive control

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Visual attention

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Perceptual organization

Question 7

Which theory of perception suggests that we actively construct our understanding of the world?

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Constructivist theory

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Gestalt theory

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Ecological theory

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Direct theory

Question 8

Perceptual constancy refers to the ability to:

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Perceive objects as having the same shape and size despite changes in viewing angle

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Ignore irrelevant stimuli

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Fill in missing information in visual stimuli

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Detect motion

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of primary sensory receptor?

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Bipolar cells

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Photoreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Olfactory receptors

Question 10

The cognitive process of selectively focusing on a specific stimulus while ignoring others is known as:

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Attention

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Perception

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Sensation

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Organization

Question 11

Which Gestalt principle suggests that elements that are grouped together tend to be similar in appearance?

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Similarity

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Proximity

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Continuity

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Closure

Question 12

The process of interpreting and assigning meaning to sensory input to form a coherent representation of the world is known as:

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Perception

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Sensation

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Attention

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Memory

Question 13

The theory that suggests that perception is an active process involving predictions and expectations is known as:

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Constructivist theory

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Gestalt theory

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Structuralist theory

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Ecological theory

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a top-down processing approach to perception?

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Interpreting an ambiguous image as a familiar object

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Detecting a faint odor

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Feeling the texture of a fabric

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Hearing a loud noise

Question 15

A perceptual illusion is a misperception or distortion of sensory input, such as:

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Seeing a mirage in the desert

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Hearing a song stuck in your head

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Tasting salt on your tongue after eating a lemon

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Feeling the sun's warmth on your skin

Question 16

Which types of touch receptors contribute to our perception of touch, temperature, and pain?

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Meissner's corpuscles, Pacinian corpuscles, and free nerve endings

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Rods and cones, hair cells, and nociceptors

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Vestibular receptors, kinesthetic receptors, and proprioceptive receptors

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Olfactory receptors, gustatory receptors, and thermoreceptors

Question 17

Explain the process of phototransduction in the retina and its role in color perception.

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Phototransduction converts light into electrical signals in retinal cells, enabling us to detect light, perceive color, and form visual images.

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Phototransduction occurs only in photoreceptors and does not contribute to color perception.

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Phototransduction directly creates visual images in the brain.

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Phototransduction takes place in the optic nerve, which transmits visual information to the brain.

Question 18

Which type of attention involves consciously directing focus to a specific stimulus or task?

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Involuntary attention

Question 19

The process by which we group individual elements into meaningful units is called:

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Perceptual organization

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Perceptual set

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Signal detection theory

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Depth perception

Question 20

The illusion of movement seen when viewing a series of slightly different images in rapid succession is known as the:

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Phi phenomenon

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Ganzfeld effect

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Size constancy

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Color constancy

Question 21

The ability to perceive the world in three dimensions is known as:

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Depth perception

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Size constancy

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Shape constancy

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Motion perception

Question 22

The tendency for people to perceive a person or situation consistently, even with contradictory evidence, is referred to as:

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Perceptual set

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Perceptual bias

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Perceptual constancy

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Perceptual defense

Question 23

How do perceptual processes affect the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness accounts? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

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Perceptual processes can impact accuracy by influencing what witnesses notice, remember, and report. For example, selective attention can lead to focusing on specific details while missing others, and memory biases can distort recall over time.

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Perceptual processes enhance accuracy by filtering out irrelevant sensory information.

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Attention and memory do not influence the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

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Eyewitness testimony is always accurate because perception is objective.

Question 24

Difficulty Adjustment: Which theory suggests that perception is an active process that involves top-down expectations?

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Constructivist theory

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Direct perception theory

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Ecological optics theory

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Gestalt theory

Question 25

Language Accessibility: The ability to direct attention and focus on specific aspects of the environment is known as:

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Accessible: Selective attention

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Accessible: Sensory adaptation

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Accessible: Perceptual constancy

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Accessible: Visual scanning

Question 26

Correctness and Precision of the Answer: Which of the following best describes the ability of the brain to maintain a stable perception of objects despite changes in viewing conditions?

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Precise: Perceptual constancy

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Perceptual adaptation

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Sensory compensation

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Visual accommodation

Question 27

Curriculum Context: The tendency for individuals to perceive ambiguous stimuli in a consistent manner is known as:

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Curriculum Aligned: Perceptual bias

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Perceptual stability

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Visual illusion

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Cultural influence

Question 28

Regional Specificity: Which of the following is an example of a top-down perceptual process?

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Culturally Relevant: Recognizing a familiar face in a crowd

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Detecting a faint odor in a room

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Adjusting to a new pair of eyeglasses

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Experiencing dizziness when spinning

Question 29

Language Accessibility: The phenomenon where the perception of an object is influenced by its surrounding context is known as:

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Clear and Accessible: Context effect

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Illusory contour

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Depth perception

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Object constancy

Question 30

Clarity and Precision: Which of the following is a common visual illusion that occurs when two straight lines are placed near each other at an angle?

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Specific: Müller-Lyer illusion

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Ponzo illusion

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Ebbinghaus illusion

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Ames room illusion

Question 31

Precision and Correctness: The ability of the brain to combine information from multiple sensory modalities to create a unified perception is known as:

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Precise: Multisensory integration

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Perceptual independence

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Cognitive fusion

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Sensory fusion

Question 32

Attention can be described as:

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A focused state of awareness and concentration

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The process of organizing and comprehending information

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The ability to deliberately ignore distractions

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A form of long-term memory storage

Question 33

In the structure of the eye, the blind spot is the area where:

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There are no photoreceptors, resulting in a lack of vision

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Rods and cones are highly concentrated

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The optic nerve exits the eye

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The lens is positioned and focuses light

Question 34

The Müller-Lyer illusion is an example of:

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A perceptual illusion that arises from visual misinterpretations

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A cognitive illusion caused by beliefs and prior knowledge

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A physiological illusion resulting from physical limitations of our sensory organs

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A motivational illusion driven by desires and biases

Question 35

Which of the following is a primary function of the thalamus in the brain?

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Relaying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex

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Controlling and coordinating motor functions

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Storing and retrieving long-term memories

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Generating and regulating emotions

Question 36

The perception of depth is influenced by various cues. Which of the following describes the combination of cues that contribute to depth perception?

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Both binocular and monocular cues are utilized to create a comprehensive perception of depth

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Binocular cues involve the use of both eyes to gather slightly different images

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Monocular cues provide depth information using only one eye, such as linear perspective and relative size

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Neither binocular nor monocular cues are necessary for depth perception

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of top-down processing in perception?

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Involves the initial processing of sensory information

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Influenced by expectations and beliefs

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Can be influenced by context

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Influenced by culture

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a bottom-up perceptual process?

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Top-down processing

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Sensation

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Feature detection

Question 39

The grouping principle of perception that organizes elements based on their nearness to one another is known as:

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Proximity

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Continuity

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Similarity

Question 40

Which brain area is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

Question 41

The process by which we selectively focus on certain stimuli is known as:

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Attention

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Sensation

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Perception

Question 42

The tendency to perceive ambiguous stimuli in a way that is consistent with our expectations is known as:

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Perceptual set

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Attentional bias

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Illusion

Question 43

Which of the following is a monocular depth cue?

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Texture gradient

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Accommodation

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Binocular disparity

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Convergence

Question 44

The process by which we interpret sensory information in light of our past experiences and expectations is known as:

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Top-down processing

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Bottom-up processing

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Transduction

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Attention

Question 45

Which of the following is a Gestalt principle of perceptual organization?

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Closure

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Monocular depth cue

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Binocular disparity

Question 46

You're at a noisy party, chatting with a friend. Suddenly, you hear your name mentioned in a conversation across the room. This is an example of:

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The cocktail party effect

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Bottom-up processing

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Perceptual constancy

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Sensory adaptation

Question 47

You're driving and see a 'STOP' sign partially hidden by a tree. You still recognize it easily. This is due to:

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Perceptual constancy

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Depth perception

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Selective attention

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Top-down processing

Question 48

The process of converting physical energy (like light or sound) into neural signals is called:

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Transduction

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Attention

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Perception

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Sensation

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a monocular depth cue (a depth cue that can be perceived with one eye)?

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Binocular disparity

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Texture gradient

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Linear perspective

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Relative size

Question 50

The tendency to perceive a complete figure even when some parts are missing is called:

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Closure

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Continuity

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Similarity

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Proximity

Question 51

You're walking and suddenly hear a loud siren. You instinctively turn your head toward the sound. This is an example of:

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The orienting reflex

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Selective attention

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Sensory adaptation

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Bottom-up processing

Question 52

The process of interpreting sensory information to give it meaning is called:

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Perception

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Transduction

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Sensation

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a bottom-up processing task (processing driven by sensory input)?

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Identifying a specific color in a complex image

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Reading a familiar word

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Solving a logic puzzle

Question 54

The ability to perceive the world in three dimensions is known as:

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Depth perception

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Selective attention

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Perceptual constancy

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Motion perception