Question 1

Conduction hearing impairment refers to hearing problems that originate in the ____________.&#10;A)outer ear&#10;B)inner ear&#10;C)eardrum and middle ear&#10;D)auditory pathways and brain

Accepted Answer

Conduction hearing impairment refers to hearing problems that originate from the eardrum and middle ear. This can be caused by issues such as earwax buildup, fluid accumulation, or damage to the eardrum or ossicles.

Question 2

The reason that there are three semicircular canals is so that ______________.&#10;A)we have one canal to sense motion in each of the three planes&#10;B)we can see the world in three dimensions&#10;C)we can detect sound locations in the three-dimensional world&#10;D)we have an extra if one is broken

Accepted Answer

The three semicircular canals are positioned perpendicular to each other, allowing us to detect motion and changes in head position in three different planes of space. Each canal contains hair cells that are sensitive to movement of fluid, which then sends signals to the brain's balance system to help us maintain equilibrium. Having three canals allows for greater accuracy and sensitivity in detecting changes in motion and head position.

Question 3

In the process known as_____________,sensory receptors become less sensitive to repeated presentations of the same stimulus.&#10;A)sensation&#10;B)sensory fatigue&#10;C)sensory adaptation&#10;D)discrimination

Accepted Answer

Sensory adaptation is the process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to repeated presentations of the same stimulus. This is also known as neural adaptation or sensory habituation.

Question 4

What are the five primary tastes?&#10;A)hot,sour,spicy,sweet,origami&#10;B)salty,sour,spicy,sweet,tart&#10;C)bitter,salty,sour,sweet,umami&#10;D)peppery,salty,sour,sweet,acidic

Accepted Answer

The five primary tastes are bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami. Option C is the only one containing all five correct tastes.

Question 5

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become ______.&#10;A)more detailed in the distance&#10;B)more detailed as brightness increases&#10;C)less detailed in the distance&#10;D)less detailed when it is brighter

Accepted Answer

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become less detailed in the distance. This is because as objects get farther away, the details of their texture become smaller and less distinguishable.

Question 6

The tendency to interpret an object as always being the same physical dimensions,regardless of its distance from the viewer,is known as _____________.&#10;A)size constancy&#10;B)shape constancy&#10;C)brightness constancy&#10;D)color constancy

Accepted Answer

Size constancy refers to the perception of objects as maintaining the same physical dimensions, regardless of changes in their distance from the viewer. In other words, we perceive objects as being the same size even when they appear smaller or larger due to changes in their distance.

Question 7

The M&#252;ller-Lyer illusion exists in cultures in which there are ________.&#10;A)more men than women&#10;B)more women than men&#10;C)lots of telephone poles&#10;D)buildings with lots of corners

Accepted Answer

The Müller-Lyer illusion is more likely to occur in cultures with environments that have many straight lines and right angles, such as those found in urban areas with buildings that have lots of corners. This is because the illusion plays on the brain's perception of depth and perspective, which is influenced by the visual environment one is accustomed to.

Question 8

Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision and fine acuity are ______.&#10;A)bipolar cells&#10;B)ganglion cells&#10;C)rods&#10;D)cones

Accepted Answer

Cones are responsible for color vision and fine acuity, while rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions. Bipolar cells and ganglion cells are involved in the processing of visual information and transmitting it to the brain, but they are not directly responsible for color vision or fine acuity.

Question 9

Which of the following properties of sound is the most similar to the brightness of light?&#10;A)pitch&#10;B)volume&#10;C)purity&#10;D)timbre

Accepted Answer

Volume in sound is analogous to brightness in light because both describe the intensity or power of the phenomenon. Brightness refers to how much light is emitted or reflected, making objects appear more luminous or less so, while volume measures the loudness of sound, determining how intense or soft it is perceived.

Deck 4: B: Sensation and Perception