Question 1

The idea that pain signals must pass through a type of "doorway" in the spinal cord is referred to as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opponent-process theory of pain
B)  revolving door theory of pain
C)  substance P theory of pain
D)  gate-control theory of pain

Question 2

The minimal stimulus necessary for detection is called the _____________,while the smallest noticeable change in a stimulus is referred to as __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute threshold;difference threshold
B)  base value;just noticeable difference (jnd) 
C)  response criterion;sensory constant
D)  difference threshold;absolute threshold

Question 3

Sensation is to perception as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation;interpretation
B)  awareness;interpretation
C)  interpretation;awareness
D)  organization;interpretation

Question 4

The place theory of the perception of pitch is best identified with Helmholtz.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The change in the shape of the lens in order to focus on a visual image is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixation
B)  divergence
C)  convergence
D)  visual accommodation

Question 6

Erin has learned to create a "truly red" light by focusing on only one wavelength of the visible spectrum.She is most likely to be concerned with which property of light?

Accepted Answer

A)  intensity
B)  decibels
C)  accommodation
D)  saturation

Question 7

In daylight,the shortest wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum will look red.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In nerve hearing impairment,the problem lies in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  either the inner ear or the auditory pathways and cortical areas of the brain
B)  the outer or middle ear
C)  the pontine nucleus
D)  the occipital lobe

Question 9

Helmholtz's explanation of color vision is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opponent-process theory
B)  additive color mixing theory
C)  trichromatic theory
D)  reductive color mixing theory

Question 10

The correct order of the three bones of the middle ear from outside to inside is the anvil,the hammer,and the stirru

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Our eyes don't adapt completely to a repeated visual stimulus because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eye movements called microsaccades cause the stimulus image to vibrate slightly on the retina
B)  the optic chiasm enables fibers to carry messages to all parts of the brain
C)  ganglion cells fire continuously
D)  visual acuity is greatest in the fovea

Question 12

When Bill looks at his lamp alternately with his left eye and right eye,the image seems to jump from one position to another.This phenomenon illustrates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Gestalt principle of similarity
B)  binocular disparity
C)  interposition
D)  the Gestalt principle of proximity

Question 13

Which is the best description of the kinesthetic sense?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has to do with touch,pressure,temperature,and pain.
B)  It has to do with the location of body parts in relation to the ground and to each other.
C)  It has to do with movement and body position.
D)  It has to do with your location as compared to the position of the sun.

Question 14

Olfactory receptor cells are located in the back of the throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is difficult to distinguish between colors at night because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  we are seeing primarily with the cones
B)  rods do not adapt to the dark
C)  we are seeing primarily with the rods
D)  we are used to seeing mostly with the fovea

Question 16

You hit yourself with a hammer and later suffer a deep ache.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic pain
B)  visceral pain
C)  pressure pain
D)  free-standing pain

Question 17

An olfactory stimulus travels from receptor to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  olfactory bulb
B)  thalamus
C)  amygdala
D)  pons

Exam 3: Sensation and Perception

The idea that pain signals must pass through a type of "doorway" in the spinal cord is referred to as the ________.

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Which is the best description of the kinesthetic sense?

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Helmholtz's explanation of color vision is called the ________.

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The correct order of the three bones of the middle ear from outside to inside is the anvil,the hammer,and the stirru

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An olfactory stimulus travels from receptor to ________.

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You hit yourself with a hammer and later suffer a deep ache.This is an example of ________.

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Erin has learned to create a "truly red" light by focusing on only one wavelength of the visible spectrum.She is most likely to be concerned with which property of light?

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When Bill looks at his lamp alternately with his left eye and right eye,the image seems to jump from one position to another.This phenomenon illustrates ______.

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The minimal stimulus necessary for detection is called the _,while the smallest noticeable change in a stimulus is referred to as ______.

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The change in the shape of the lens in order to focus on a visual image is known as ________.

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Sensation is to perception as is to .

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Olfactory receptor cells are located in the back of the throat.

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It is difficult to distinguish between colors at night because ______.

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Our eyes don't adapt completely to a repeated visual stimulus because ________.

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In nerve hearing impairment,the problem lies in ________.

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In daylight,the shortest wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum will look red.

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The place theory of the perception of pitch is best identified with Helmholtz.

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The idea that pain signals must pass through a type of "doorway" in the spinal cord is referred to as the ________.

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Which is the best description of the kinesthetic sense?

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Helmholtz's explanation of color vision is called the ________.

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The correct order of the three bones of the middle ear from outside to inside is the anvil,the hammer,and the stirru

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An olfactory stimulus travels from receptor to ________.

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You hit yourself with a hammer and later suffer a deep ache.This is an example of ________.

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Erin has learned to create a "truly red" light by focusing on only one wavelength of the visible spectrum.She is most likely to be concerned with which property of light?

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When Bill looks at his lamp alternately with his left eye and right eye,the image seems to jump from one position to another.This phenomenon illustrates ______.

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The minimal stimulus necessary for detection is called the _____________,while the smallest noticeable change in a stimulus is referred to as __________________.

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The change in the shape of the lens in order to focus on a visual image is known as ________.

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Sensation is to perception as ________ is to ________.

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Olfactory receptor cells are located in the back of the throat.

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It is difficult to distinguish between colors at night because ______.

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Our eyes don't adapt completely to a repeated visual stimulus because ________.

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In nerve hearing impairment,the problem lies in ________.

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In daylight,the shortest wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum will look red.

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The place theory of the perception of pitch is best identified with Helmholtz.

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