Question 1

The _____ refers to the smallest possible stimulus that can be detected half the time, or the minimum level of stimuli that we can detect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ refers to the smallest possible...

Question 2

Which of the following is a new basic taste that was recently added to the primary taste qualities?

Accepted Answer

Umami, recognized for its savory taste, was added as a basic taste category in the early 20th century but gained widespread acceptance more recently compared to the traditional tastes of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

Question 3

Shannon is observing a painting. She perceives one object in the painting as a two-dimensional circle and another object as a three-dimensional sphere. Which of the following monocular cues can account for this effect?

Accepted Answer

Shadowing is a monocular cue that can create the perception of depth and form, including the distinction between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects, by providing information about the contours and depth of objects.

Question 4

As part of a study in auditory perception, students were made to listen to a low-volume music track. When they first put on their headphones, they almost couldn't hear anything. But as they became more attentive, the sound gradually became clearer. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

Sensitization refers to an increase in responsiveness due to repeated or prolonged stimulus exposure. In this case, the students became more attentive and thus became more sensitive to the low-volume music track, resulting in a clearer sound over time. The other options do not accurately describe the situation.

Question 5

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that stimulates the eye and produces visual sensations is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Visible light refers to the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye, and is responsible for producing visual sensations. Cosmic rays and ultraviolet rays are forms of radiation that are not visible to the naked eye, and the visual field refers to the total area in which objects can be seen by an individual.

Question 6

The thin, light sensitive membrane that lies at the back of the eye and contains the sensory receptors for light is the ____.

Accepted Answer

The retina is the thin, light sensitive membrane that lies at the back of the eye and contains the sensory receptors for light, including the rods and cones. The fovea is a small area within the retina that contains a high concentration of cones, and the optic disk is the point where the optic nerve exits the eye, which does not contain any sensory receptors. Ganglion cells are a type of cell in the retina that receive input from the bipolar cells and send their axons to the brain via the optic nerve.

Quiz 3: Sensation and Perception