According to the Young-Helmholtz theory, when both red and green sensitive cones are stimulated simultaneously, a person should see:
A. Green B. Orange C. Red D. Yellow
Sensation And Perception Psychology MCQs
In order to experience color constancy, it is helpful to view things:
A. Under low levels of illumination B. From very short distances C. With one eye covered D. In relation to surrounding objects
The rubber-hand illusion best illustrates the importance of:
A. Feature detection B. Blindsight C. Top-down processing D. Synesthesia
According to place theory, the perception of:
A. Pitched sounds at any tone are association with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window B. High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window C. High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the eardrum closest to the oval window D. Low-pitched … Read more
If the human eye was not responsive to differences in the wavelength of light, we would not be able to perceive differences in:
A. Intensity B. Color C. Purity D. Brightness
Ms. Sadaf, a recent stroke victim, cannot consciously perceive the large book on the coffee table in front of her Yet, when urged to identify the book, she correctly reads aloud the printed title on the book cover. Her response best illustrates:
A. Synesthesia B. Blindsight C. Subliminal perception D. The McGurk effect
The detection and encoding of stimulus energies by the nervous system is called:
A. Synesthesia B. Signal detection C. Sensation D. Accommodation
The sense associated with the perception of smell is:
A. Gestation B. Kinesthesia C. Audition D. Olfaction
In experiments, an image is quickly flashed and then replaced by a “masking” stimulus that inhibits conscious perception of the original image. In these experiments, the researchers are studying the effect of:
A. Tinnitus B. Accommodation C. Blindsight D. Priming
The constant quivering movements of our eyes are necessary in order to:
A. Illuminate the entire retina B. Facilitate the process of accommodation C. Increase the input of light into the eye D. Minimize sensory adaptation