________ refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy required to be detected 50% of the time. |
absolute threshold |
Decreased sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus is known as ________. |
sensory adaptation |
________ involves the conversion of sensory stimulus energy into neural impulses. |
transduction |
________ occurs when sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced. |
perception |
Which of the following correctly matches the pattern in our perception of color as we move from short wavelengths to long wavelengths? |
yellow to orange to red |
The visible spectrum includes light that ranges from about ________. |
400-700 nm |
The electromagnetic spectrum includes ________. |
infrared light |
The audible range for humans is ________. |
20-20,000 Hz |
The quality of a sound that is affected by frequency, amplitude, and timing of the sound wave is known as ________. |
timbre |
The ________ is a small indentation of the retina that contains cones. |
fovea |
________ operate best under bright light conditions. |
cones |
________ depth cues require the use of both eyes. |
binocular |
If you were to stare at a green dot for a relatively long period of time and then shift your gaze to a blank white screen, you would see a ________ negative afterimage. |
red |
Hair cells located near the base of the basilar membrane respond best to ________ sounds. |
high-frequency |
The three ossicles of the middle ear are known as ________. |
both a and b |
Hearing aids might be effective for treating ________. |
conductive hearing loss |
Cues that require two ears are referred to as ________ cues. |
binaural |
Chemical messages often sent between two members of a species to communicate something about reproductive status are called ________. |
pheromones |
Which taste is associated with monosodium glutamate? |
umami |
________ serve as sensory receptors for temperature and pain stimuli. |
free nerve endings |
Which of the following is involved in maintaining balance and body posture? |
vestibular system |
According to the principle of ________, objects that occur close to one another tend to be grouped together. |
proximity |
Our tendency to perceive things as complete objects rather than as a series of parts is known as the principle of ________. |
closure |
According to the law of ________, we are more likely to perceive smoothly flowing lines rather than choppy or jagged lines. |
good continuation |
The main point of focus in a visual display is known as the ________. |
figure |
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