Sensation and Perception Quizzes: Test Your Understanding

Question 1

How does attention influence perception?

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Attention selectively filters sensory information, allowing only some to reach conscious awareness.

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Attention solely organizes and interprets sensory information into meaningful percepts.

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Attention has no impact on the content of our perceptions.

Question 2

In Gestalt psychology, which principle describes our tendency to perceive nearby objects as a single unit?

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Proximity

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Similarity

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Closure

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Continuity

Question 3

The transformation of sensory information into neural signals is known as:

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Transduction

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Perception

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Attention

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Integration

Question 4

Which of the following is a bottom-up influence on perception?

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Sensory stimulation

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Past experiences

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Cognitive schemas

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Cultural factors

Question 5

The ability to perceive cues that provide information about the distance and spatial relationships between objects is known as:

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Depth perception

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Binocular disparity

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Motion parallax

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Accommodation

Question 6

Which of the following is a type of color vision deficiency that affects the ability to perceive red?

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Deuteranopia

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Monochromacy

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Hyperopia

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Astigmatism

Question 7

The perceptual theory that emphasizes the role of past experiences and expectations in shaping our perceptions is known as:

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Cognitive theory

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Gestalt theory

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Ecological theory

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Psychophysical theory

Question 8

Which of the following is a disorder of perception characterized by hallucinations and delusions?

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Schizophrenia

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Depression

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Anxiety disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 9

The ability to locate the source of a sound based on the differences in timing and intensity between the signals received by each ear is known as:

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Sound localization

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Echolocation

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Auditory masking

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Pitch discrimination

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary sensory modality?

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Emotion

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Vision

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Audition

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Olfaction

Question 11

The process of converting sensory information into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain is called:

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Transduction

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Perception

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Cognition

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Sensation

Question 12

Which theory of perception emphasizes the active role of the brain in interpreting and organizing sensory information based on prior experiences and expectations?

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Cognitive Theory

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Empiricist Theory

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Gestalt Theory

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Nativist Theory

Question 13

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

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Figure-ground perception

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Depth perception

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Motion perception

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Size constancy

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a cue that our brains use to perceive depth?

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Saturation

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Relative size

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Interposition

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Linear perspective

Question 15

The ability to perceive the movement of objects is known as:

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Motion perception

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Visual acuity

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Colour vision

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Olfactory perception

Question 16

An example of a visual illusion that demonstrates the influence of context on perception is:

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The Müller-Lyer illusion

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The size constancy illusion

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The depth perception illusion

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The motion perception illusion

Question 17

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to create a meaningful representation of the world is known as:

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Perception

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Sensation

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Cognition

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Learning

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of perceptual disorder?

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Aphasia

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Agnosia

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Prosopagnosia

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Synesthesia

Question 19

The scientific discipline that investigates the relationship between physical stimuli and our psychological experiences of sensation and perception is called:

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Psychophysics

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Neuropsychology

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Cognitive Psychology

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Physiology

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a sensory modality?

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Cognition

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Vision

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Audition

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Olfaction

Question 21

Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting light energy?

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Photoreceptor

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Mechanoreceptor

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Chemoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

Question 22

Which of the following is a bottom-up processing influence on perception?

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Sensory information

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Context

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Expectations

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Motivation

Question 23

The process by which the brain organizes and interprets sensory information is known as:

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Perception

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Sensation

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Transduction

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Accommodation

Question 24

Which theory of perception suggests that our perceptions are actively constructed based on our prior experiences and expectations?

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Constructivist theory

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Gestalt theory

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Ecological theory

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Psychophysical theory

Question 25

The minimum amount of sensory stimulation that can be reliably detected is known as:

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Absolute threshold

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Difference threshold

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Sensory threshold

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Weber's fraction

Question 26

The principle of sensory adaptation refers to the:

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Decline in response to a constant stimulus over time

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Increase in response to a repeated stimulus

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Stabilization of perception in the face of changing stimuli

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Inability to perceive a stimulus below the absolute threshold

Question 27

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for integrating sensory information and forming perceptual experiences?

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Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Cerebellum

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Prefrontal cortex

Question 28

Which of the following is a core concept in Gibson's ecological approach to perception?

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The environment offers meaningful information

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Stimuli provide direct sensory information

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Perception is influenced by the individual's experiences and expectations

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Perception involves the construction of mental representations

Question 29

In the context of visual transduction in the retina, which process involves the conversion of light into neural signals?

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Photopigment absorption

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Ganglion cell firing

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Synaptic transmission

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Neural coding

Question 30

Which neurotransmitter plays a primary role in transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain?

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Glutamate

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Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

Question 31

Which property of sound waves determines its perceived pitch?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Velocity

Question 32

In the context of vestibular function, which of the following is a stimulus for the semicircular canals?

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Angular acceleration

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Linear acceleration

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Gravity

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Tilting of the head

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolute thresholds?

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Influenced by past experiences and expectations

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The minimum level of stimulation required for conscious detection

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Varies depending on sensory modality and individual factors

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Determines the lower limit of sensory perception

Question 34

What is the process called when sensory information is transformed into electrical signals in the nervous system?

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Transduction

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Perception

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Cognition

Question 35

The process by which sensory information is transformed into a **meaningful** representation of the world is known as:

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Perception

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Transduction

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Cognition

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Attention

Question 36

Which of the following is a **top-down** influence on perception?

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Context

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Sensory receptors

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Transduction

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Retina

Question 37

The phenomenon in which prolonged exposure to a stimulus leads to a **decrease** in its perceived intensity is known as:

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Adaptation

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Contrast

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Sensory Thresholds

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Weber's Law

Question 38

The theory that suggests that perception is directly influenced by the **physical properties** of the environment is called:

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Ecological Theory

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Cognitive Theory

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Gestalt Theory

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Direct Realism

Question 39

The process by which sensory information is encoded into **neural** signals is known as:

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Transduction

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Perception

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Cognition

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Attention

Question 40

Which of the following is a defining feature of perception?

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It is structured and organized

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It is shaped by learning experiences

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It is purely objective

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It is always a conscious and deliberate process

Question 41

Sensory reception involves converting stimuli into neural signals. Which of the following is NOT a sensory receptor that performs this process?

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Neuron

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Photoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

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Chemoreceptor

Question 42

The primary sensory cortex for vision is located in the:

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Occipital lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Frontal lobe

Question 43

Which of the following is a bottom-up processing approach?

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Sensory-driven analysis

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Influenced by expectations

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Subjective interpretation

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Involves higher-level cognitive processing

Question 44

The Gestalt principle of closure refers to the tendency to:

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Perceive incomplete figures as complete

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Emphasize figure over background

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Group similar elements together

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Perceive objects as having a whole different from the sum of their parts

Question 45

The minimum level of stimulus intensity that can be detected is known as the:

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Absolute threshold

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Difference threshold

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Pain threshold

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Sensory adaptation

Question 46

Which structure plays a crucial role in attention by filtering and prioritizing sensory information?

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Reticular activating system (RAS)

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

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Thalamus

Question 47

The phenomenon of experiencing a stimulus as more intense after exposure to a less intense stimulus is referred to as:

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Sensory contrast

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Sensory gating

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Sensory deprivation

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Perceptual adaptation

Question 48

Which of the following is a cognitive process that influences perception?

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Expectations

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Receptor potential

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Retinal stimulation

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Transduction

Question 49

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information into meaningful units is known as:

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Pattern recognition

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Decision-making

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Problem-solving

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Sensory integration