Sensation and Perception: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Sixth Form Psychology

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of primary sensory receptor?

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Retina

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Photoreceptor

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Mechanoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

Question 2

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of bottom-up processing in perception?

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Detecting a change in temperature

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Interpreting a visual scene based on context

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Recognizing a familiar face

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Ignoring irrelevant sounds

Question 4

Which of the following is a disorder of perception?

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Agnosia

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Aphasia

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Amnesia

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Dyslexia

Question 5

What is the primary function of the reticular activating system (RAS) in sensation and perception?

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To filter out irrelevant sensory information

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To transmit sensory signals to the brain

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To process visual stimuli

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To regulate sleep-wake cycles

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why we perceive a moving image on a TV screen despite it being a series of still images?

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Phi phenomenon

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Ganzfeld effect

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Stroop effect

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Cocktail party effect

Question 7

What is the main function of the cochlea within the ear?

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To convert sound waves into electrical signals

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To amplify sound waves

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To balance the head

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To protect the inner ear

Question 8

Which of the following is not considered a primary sensory modality in humans?

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Emotion

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Vision

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Hearing

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Olfaction

Question 9

Which of these factors influences perception from higher cognitive processes?

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Cognitive schemas

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Sensory adaptation

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Weber's Law

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Sensory thresholds

Question 10

The ability to detect a difference between two stimuli is referred to as:

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Difference threshold

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Absolute threshold

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Sensory adaptation

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Fechner's Law

Question 11

Which sensory modality involves the detection of chemical stimuli?

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Taste

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Vision

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Hearing

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Touch

Question 12

The theory that perception results from the interaction of bottom-up sensory information and top-down cognitive processes is known as:

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Information processing theory

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Gestalt theory

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Ecological theory

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Social constructivism

Question 13

Which type of neuron in the visual system responds specifically to particular features, such as lines or edges?

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Receptive field cell

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Ganglion cell

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Contralateral cell

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Horizontal cell

Question 14

The ability to direct attention to specific sensory stimuli is known as:

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Selective attention

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Sensory adaptation

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Cognitive control

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Sensory gating

Question 15

Which of the following is a perceptual disorder characterized by misinterpreting sensory stimuli?

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Hallucination

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Delusion

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Phobia

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Obsession

Question 16

The perception of objects as stable and unchanging despite changes in sensory input is known as:

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Object constancy

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Size constancy

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Shape constancy

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Brightness constancy

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a type of sensory receptor?

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Barometer

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Mechanoreceptor

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Photoreceptor

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Chemoreceptor

Question 18

The process by which external stimuli are converted into electrical signals that can be transmitted to the brain is known as:

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Transduction

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Adaptation

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Perception

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Accommodation

Question 19

Which theory of perception suggests that our perception is influenced by our prior experiences and expectations?

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Constructivist theory

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Gestalt theory

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Feature detection theory

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Signal detection theory

Question 20

The ability to selectively focus on specific aspects of a stimulus while ignoring distractions is known as:

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Inattention

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Hypervigilance

Question 21

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bottom-up processing?

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Top-down

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Unconscious

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Data-driven

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Effortless

Question 22

The tendency for our sensory receptors to adjust to prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus is referred to as:

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Adaptation

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Habituation

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Sensitization

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Priming

Question 23

The ability to perceive objects as separate from their background is known as:

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Figure-ground perception

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Depth perception

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Illusory perception

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Motion perception

Question 24

The phenomenon where individuals perceive an absent stimulus as present is known as:

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Hallucination

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Phantom limb syndrome

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Paranoia

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Déjà vu

Question 25

Which sense modality is responsible for detecting temperature changes in our environment?

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Thermoception

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Vision

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Audition

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Olfaction

Question 26

Perception, the process of interpreting sensory information, involves:

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Organizing and giving meaning to sensory input.

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Simply receiving physical energy through our senses.

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Responding to external stimuli in a purely reflexive manner.

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Storing sensory information for later retrieval.

Question 27

Which of the following factors does NOT influence our perception of the world?

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Our genetic makeup

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Our cultural background

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Our personal beliefs and experiences

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The context in which we perceive stimuli

Question 28

The tendency to fill in missing information in our visual field, resulting in a complete and coherent perception, is known as:

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Closure

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Stimulus persistence

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Perceptual constancy

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Gestalt grouping

Question 29

Object recognition, the ability to identify and categorize objects in our environment, is an example of a:

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Top-down process

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Bottom-up process

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Lateral process

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Feedforward process

Question 30

The ability to focus on relevant stimuli while ignoring distractions is referred to as:

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Attention

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Perception

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Sensation

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Cognition

Question 31

Which of the following processes involves converting sensory information into electrical signals?

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Transduction

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Adaptation

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Attention

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Perception

Question 32

Which brain region is predominantly responsible for integrating and interpreting visual stimuli?

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Brainstem

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Thalamus

Question 33

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental principle of perceptual organization?

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Subliminal perception

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Constancy

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Grouping

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Adaptation

Question 34

Identify an example that demonstrates the influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception.

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Seeing a familiar object in a cloud formation

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Adapting to a new pair of glasses

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Sneezing when exposed to bright light

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Detecting the smell of cooking food

Question 35

Which criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion emphasizes its inability to account for the role of thoughts in emotional experiences?

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It does not account for the fact that emotions can be influenced by thoughts

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It fails to explain how emotions can occur without physical arousal

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It suggests that all physical reactions to emotion are involuntary

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It relies on introspection, which is a subjective form of research

Question 36

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon where an object appears to move in the opposite direction of the surrounding background?

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Optical illusion

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Auditory illusion

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Tactile illusion

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Olfactory illusion

Question 37

Which theory of perception emphasizes the role of innate perceptual principles in organizing sensory information?

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Gestalt theory

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Constructivist theory

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Ecological theory

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Information-processing theory

Question 38

Which psychological disorder is characterized by perceptual distortions and hallucinations?

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Schizophrenia

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Depression

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Anorexia nervosa

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Anxiety disorder

Question 39

The process of organizing sensory information into meaningful patterns is also known as:

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Perception

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Sensation

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Transduction

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Adaptation

Question 40

Which of the following theories of attention suggests that we process a limited amount of information because of bottlenecks in cognitive processing?

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Capacity theory

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Filter theory

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Attenuation theory

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Resource allocation theory

Question 41

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Cerebellum

Question 42

The ability to perceive objects that are not physically present is also known as:

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Hallucination

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Illusion

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Afterimage

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Synaesthesia

Question 43

The ability to detect small differences in sensory stimuli is also known as:

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Just noticeable difference

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Sensory threshold

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Absolute threshold

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Weber's law

Question 44

The theory that our perception of the world is shaped by our unconscious mind is associated with:

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Psychoanalytic theory

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Gestalt theory

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Behaviourism

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Cognitive psychology

Question 45

Which of the following is **not** a sensory receptor?

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Intuition

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Photoreceptor

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Nociceptor

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Thermoreceptor

Question 46

The process by which sensory information is organized into meaningful patterns is called:

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Perception

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Transduction

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Cognition

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Sensation

Question 47

The phenomenon of perceiving a stimulus differently when it is presented in different contexts is known as:

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Context effects

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Perceptual constancy

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Perceptual adaptation

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Sensory adaptation

Question 48

Which of the following is **not** a factor that can influence selective attention?

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Luck

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Personal goals

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Environmental cues

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Cognitive biases

Question 49

The process by which sensory information is converted into neural signals is called:

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Transduction

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Sensation

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Perception

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Cognition

Question 50

The ability to perceive and interpret facial expressions is known as:

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Facial recognition

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Emotional intelligence

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Theory of mind

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Social cognition