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Small differences in the intensity of a sound received by each ear enable us to identify the ________ of the sound.

A) location
B) amplitude
C) pitch
D) absolute threshold

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When given a placebo that is said to relieve pain,we are likely to be soothed by the brain's release of

A) umami.
B) nociceptors.
C) endorphins.
D) vestibular sacs.

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A concept that helps us to interpret ambiguous sensations is called a

Holding a heavy rather than a light clipboard leads people to perceive job candidates as more important.This best illustrates

The volley principle is particularly relevant to the ________ theory.

Which of the following types of cells are located in the brain's visual cortex?

Sensory receptors in your vestibular sacs enable you to maintain your sense of

People experience mildly unpleasant tastes as very unpleasant if they mentally anticipate that an unpleasant taste is coming.This best illustrates the importance of

The discovery that high-frequency sounds trigger large vibrations near the beginning of the basilar membrane supports the ________ theory.

For burn victims,a computer-generated virtual reality can help to control pain by means of

According to the opponent-process theory,cells that are turned "on" by ________ light are turned "off" by ________ light.

Subliminally presented stimuli

When most people stare at a red square and then shift their eyes to a white surface,the afterimage of the square is

In response to a harmful stimulus,________ initiate neural impulses leading to the sensation of pain.

The ability to see objects in three dimensions is most essential for making judgments of

The process by which our sensory systems transform stimulus energies into neural impulses is called

Bipolar cells are located in the

Prolonged exposure to any sounds above 85 ________ can produce hearing loss.

A floating ship is to the ocean water as ________ is to ________.

Which receptor cells most directly enable us to distinguish different wavelengths of light?