Question 1

Hue,brightness,and saturation are all ________ of visual experience.

Accepted Answer

Hue, brightness, and saturation are all psychological dimensions of visual experience because they are subjective experiences that are processed and interpreted by the brain, rather than physical or retinal properties of light or color.

Question 2

The complexity of light is related to our perception of:

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Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about sensory deprivation?

Accepted Answer

Sensory deprivation does not violate the principles of signal-detection theory. In fact, it supports the theory by showing that our detection of sensory stimuli is necessary for normal brain function. A and B are true statements about sensory deprivation, and D is also true because individual preferences and expectations can play a role in how they react to the experience of sensory deprivation.

Question 4

Hue is related to the ________ of light.

Accepted Answer

Hue is a dimension of color that corresponds to the specific wavelength of light being emitted or reflected. Therefore, the correct option is wavelength. Intensity refers to the brightness of the color, purity refers to the saturation or how much the color is diluted with white, and complexity is not related to hue or color.

Question 5

Too much stimulation can be bad for you because it can lead to:

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Too much stimulation can overwhelm the brain causing fatigue and mental confusion. This can happen when there is an excessive amount of sensory input or cognitive demands, such as trying to focus on multiple tasks at once. Auditory hallucinations and bizarre visions are more likely to be symptoms of a mental health condition rather than a result of too much stimulation. Reckless impulsivity is also more likely to be a symptom of a separate issue such as ADHD or bipolar disorder.

Question 6

When the wavelength of a light is examined,one looks at the:

Accepted Answer

Wavelength is defined as the distance between the crests of a wave.

Question 7

When people find themselves in a state of sensory overload,they often cope by focusing only on the sights and sounds that they find useful.This is called:

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Question 8

The capacity for ________ protects us in daily life from being overwhelmed by all the sensory signals impinging on our receptors.

Accepted Answer

Selective attention allows us to selectively filter out irrelevant or unimportant information and focus on what is important, which helps prevent us from being overwhelmed by sensory signals. Sensory deprivation refers to the intentional reduction of sensory input, which is not the same as the capacity to selectively attend to certain stimuli. Anatomical encoding refers to the way sensory information is encoded by specific sensory receptors in the body. Signal detection refers to the ability to detect a specific signal or stimulus among other competing signals or noise.

Question 9

At the orientation for first-year students April felt overwhelmed by the number of people,the multiple conversations,and the forms that needed to be completed.April is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

April is experiencing sensory overload, which occurs when there is an excessive amount of sensory input and the brain is unable to process it all effectively. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, as well as difficulty focusing on specific tasks or information.

Question 10

The wavelength of light is related to our perception of:

Accepted Answer

The wavelength of light is directly related to our perception of hue, or the specific color that we see. Different wavelengths of light correspond to different colors in the visible light spectrum. Saturation and brightness are related to the intensity of the color, while threshold is related to the minimum amount of stimulation required for us to detect a stimulus.

Question 11

Sensory adaptation is a useful process because it:

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Question 12

As a participant in one of the early studies of sensory deprivation,Samuel was most likely:

Accepted Answer

Since the study of sensory deprivation was experimental and involved potential risks, researchers would have likely required participants to sign a release form to absolve them of any negative effects that might arise from their participation.

Question 13

Brightness is related to the ________ of light.

Accepted Answer

Brightness is determined by the intensity of light. The greater the intensity, the brighter the light. Purity and complexity are not related to brightness, while the amount of light could be a factor, but intensity is a more precise measurement.

Question 14

The absence of normal levels of sensory stimulation is called:

Accepted Answer

Sensory deprivation is the absence of normal levels of sensory stimulation. Retinal disparity refers to the slight difference between the images that are projected onto each retina, while sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system respond to constant stimuli by becoming less sensitive to them. Perceptual constancy refers to our ability to perceive objects as maintaining their shape, size, and color despite changes in the angle, lighting, or distance from which we view them.

Question 15

Saturation is related to the ________ of light.

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Question 16

The ability to focus on some parts of the environment and block out others is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. Sensory overload occurs when there is an excessive amount of stimuli, making it difficult to focus on any specific thing. Inattentional blindness occurs when we fail to notice unexpected stimuli because we are too focused on other things. Sensory deprivation occurs when an individual is deprived of sensory input for an extended period of time.

Question 17

The intensity of light is related to our perception of:

Accepted Answer

Intensity of light is directly related to our perception of brightness.

Question 18

During a break from his job as a waiter,Barnardo begins to read Hamlet and is so engrossed in the play that he fails to notice the clattering of dishes all around him.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Selective attention refers to the ability to selectively focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others. In this scenario, Barnardo is so engrossed in reading Hamlet that he is able to ignore the clattering of dishes, demonstrating selective attention. Sensory deprivation refers to an extreme lack of stimulation, feature detection refers to the ability to detect specific features of stimuli, and absolute threshold refers to the minimum amount of stimulus needed to detect a sensory input. None of these terms accurately describe the scenario presented.

Question 19

Phoebe is feeling edgy and disoriented as she rests on her hospital bed in the infectious disease isolation unit.She wishes that the room had a television or at least a radio.It is likely that Phoebe is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Phoebe's lack of stimulation in her hospital room suggests that she is experiencing sensory deprivation, which is the absence or reduction of normal levels of sensory stimulation. This can lead to feelings of disorientation, anxiety, and restlessness.

Question 20

It has been found that humans:

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Quiz 6: Sensation and Perception