Questions and Answers
Pulls on our bodies is felt through tiny, motion-sensitive crystals called?
otoliths
The ______ is the part of the eye where the visual images are converted to electrical impulses that can be transmitted to the brain:
retina
Which of the following are classified as skin senses?
The _____ ______ of the ear is covered with hair cells that communicate with the brain:
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Chemicals called _______ are secreted to communicate information about sexual availability:
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The ______ laws of organization refer to a series of principles that describe how we organize patterns into perceptual wholes:
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The _____ threshold is the smallest level of intensity of a stimulus that must be present for it to be detected:
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____ is the interpretation and integration of stimuli:
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_____ is the movement of air molecules brought about by a source of vibration:
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What are the four basic qualities of taste according to psychologists?
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When a sound is processed by our sense of hearing, the cause of the sound is a:
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The thin, cylindrical receptor cells in the retina that are highly sensitive to light are called:
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The _____ theory of hearing claims that different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies:
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The ______ _______ theory of color and vision outlines how receptor cells for color vision are linked in pairs:
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______ are receptor cells contained in the retina and are useful in color perception, particularly in bright light conditions:
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The _____ is the part of the ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it:
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What structure in the ear helps with balance?
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The theory of color vision states that there are three kinds of cones is the ________ theory of color vision:
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The fact that bees can detect ultraviolet rays humans cannot is due to the difference between the human and the bee:
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______ refers to the activation of the sense organs (physical response):
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What senses does Weber's Law apply to?
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______ cells are located in the nose and respond to cells:
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Study Notes
Sensory Systems
- Otoliths are tiny, motion-sensitive crystals that help detect body position and balance.
- Retina is the part of the eye that converts visual images into electrical impulses for the brain.
Skin Senses
- Skin senses include pressure, touch, temperature, and pain.
Ear Function
- The Basilar Membrane in the ear contains hair cells that send auditory information to the brain.
- Semicircular Canals aid in maintaining balance.
Chemical Communication
- Pheromones are chemicals that signal sexual availability among individuals.
Perception Principles
- Gestalt laws of organization describe how we perceive patterns as whole forms rather than individual components.
- Perception is the process of interpreting and integrating sensory stimuli.
Stimuli and Detection
- The absolute threshold is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required for detection.
- A stimulus is the source that triggers sound processing in the auditory system.
Taste Qualities
- There are four basic taste qualities recognized: bitter, salty, sour, and sweet.
Vision Mechanisms
- Rods are light-sensitive receptor cells in the retina responsible for vision in low-light conditions.
- Cones are involved in color perception and function best in bright light.
- The Place theory of hearing explains how different frequencies activate specific areas of the basilar membrane.
- The Opponent Process theory describes how color vision receptors are organized in pairs.
Ear Components
- The Eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a crucial role in hearing.
Color Vision
- The Trichromatic theory of color vision posits three types of cones in the retina contribute to color perception.
Visual Perception
- The visual spectrum shows the difference in light sensitivity between humans and bees, highlighting that bees can see ultraviolet light which is invisible to humans.
Sensation vs Perception
- Sensation refers to the physical response elicited by sensory organ activation.
Weber's Law Application
- Weber’s Law applies to various senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and vision.
Olfactory System
- Olfactory cells in the nose respond to odor molecules, playing a key role in smell perception.
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