Question 1

ESP refers to

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ESP refers to extrasensory perception, which is the perception that occurs apart from sensory input. It is not related to the ability to move objects without touching them or a readiness to perceive an object in a distorted fashion. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 2

For Andrew,the sight of specific letters such as L and P typically triggers specific taste sensations.Andrew's experience best illustrates

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Andrew's experience of specific letters triggering specific taste sensations is a classic example of synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurologically based condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. In this case, the visual stimulation of seeing certain letters is leading to a taste sensation, which is not the typical experience for most people.

Question 3

Thousands of controlled experiments indicate that

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Thousands of controlled experiments have been conducted to test for ESP, but no reliable evidence has been found to suggest that anyone possesses ESP.

Question 4

Sensory interaction is best illustrated by

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The McGurk effect is a phenomenon where the perception of one sense (such as hearing) is influenced by another sense (such as vision). Specifically, when someone watches a video of a person pronouncing a syllable that does not match the audio syllable being played, they may perceive a completely different syllable based on the combination of visual and auditory information. This is an example of sensory interaction, as the way we perceive one sense is influenced by input from another sense.

Question 5

In psychological science,the influence of physical sensations on mental judgments is said to illustrate

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Embodied cognition refers to the idea that the body and its sensations play an important role in shaping our thinking and decision-making processes. This includes how physical sensations, such as touch or movement, influence our mental judgments and perceptions. Kinesthesia refers specifically to the sense of movement and position of the body, while synesthesia refers to a mixing of sensory experiences (e.g. seeing colors in response to hearing sounds) and olfaction pertains specifically to our sense of smell.

Question 6

If we see a speaker mouthing day while hearing someone else saying may,we may perceive a third syllable bay that blends both inputs.This phenomenon is known as

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This phenomenon is known as the McGurk effect, which is a perceptual phenomenon that occurs when the auditory component of one sound is paired with the visual component of another sound, leading to a third sound perception that is not actually present in either the auditory or visual input alone.

Question 7

Scientific analyses of the predictive powers of dreams offer support for the existence of

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Question 8

Clairvoyance refers to the

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Clairvoyance specifically refers to extrasensory perception of events that occur at places remote from the perceiver. It does not necessarily involve transmission of thoughts or perception of future events. Understanding and sharing the emotions of another person is known as empathy.

Question 9

Shauna claims that she knows at any given moment exactly what important political figures are thinking.Shauna is claiming to possess the power of

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Shauna claims to know what other people are thinking, which is a characteristic of telepathy. Precognition involves predicting future events, psychokinesis involves controlling objects with the mind, and clairvoyance involves perceiving information beyond normal sensory channels.

Question 10

Rudy claims that his special psychic powers enable him to correctly anticipate whether the outcome of a coin toss will be heads or tails.Rudy is claiming to possess the power of

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Rudy is claiming to possess the power of precognition, which is the ability to predict future events.

Question 11

When put in a foul-smelling rather than a pleasant-smelling room,members of a jury perceived immoral acts such as stealing as more disgusting.This best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

Embodied cognition refers to the influence of bodily sensations, gestures, and other bodily experiences on cognitive processing. The foul-smelling room in this scenario is an example of how bodily experiences can influence cognitive judgments. The perception of disgust from the smell can be associated with immoral actions, leading to more severe judgments. Dissociation refers to a disconnection between thoughts, emotions, and sensations, which is not applicable in this scenario. The McGurk effect and synesthesia are sensory perception phenomena that are not relevant to the scenario.

Question 12

Telepathy,clairvoyance,and precognition are different forms of

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Telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition are all considered to be forms of extrasensory perception, as they involve gaining information beyond the five traditional senses. Psychokinesis involves the ability to influence physical objects with the mind, synesthesia involves the blending of sensory experiences, and sensory interaction refers to how different sensory systems can influence each other.

Question 13

With her eyes closed and her nose plugged,Chandra was unable to taste the difference between an onion and a pear.Her experience best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

The scenario described in the question is an example of sensory interaction, which occurs when different senses influence one another, leading to different perceptions or experiences. In this case, Chandra's sense of taste is influenced by her sense of smell (since her nose is plugged), resulting in an inability to distinguish between an onion and a pear based on taste alone. The McGurk effect (B) is a phenomenon that occurs when auditory and visual information conflict, leading to a perception of a third sound. Psychokinesis (C) refers to the supposed ability of individuals to influence physical objects using their minds, which is not relevant to the scenario described. Synesthesia (D) is a condition in which stimulation of one sense leads to automatic experiences in another sense, such as seeing colors when hearing music. This is also not applicable to the scenario described in the question.

Question 14

The green-colored ham and eggs had such a strange appearance that they tasted terrible to Sam.This illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

Sensory interaction refers to how different senses work together to create a unified experience. In this case, the unusual color of the ham and eggs affected Sam's perception of their taste, showing how visual and taste senses interact.

Question 15

When sitting at a wobbly desk and chair,people perceive others' relationships as less stable.This best illustrates

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The perception of the unstable desk and chair leads to embodied cognition, where the physical sensations of instability translate to a perception of instability in interpersonal relationships. This effect has been demonstrated in several studies where participants who sat at a wobbly table reported less successful romantic relationships for others.

Quiz 5: Sensation and Perception