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Why are olfaction and gustation called chemical senses?
Why are olfaction and gustation called chemical senses?
They have sensory receptors that respond to molecules in the food we eat or in the air we breathe.
Which of the following was demonstrated by the 1998 research of Ayabe-Kanamura, Saito, Distel, Martínez-Gómez, & Hudson?
Which of the following was demonstrated by the 1998 research of Ayabe-Kanamura, Saito, Distel, Martínez-Gómez, & Hudson?
Individuals suffering from congenital analgesia have a shorter life span due to ________.
Individuals suffering from congenital analgesia have a shorter life span due to ________.
their injuries and secondary infections of injured sites.
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'Neuropathic pain is pain from damage to neurons of either the brain or central nervous system.'
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'Neuropathic pain is pain from damage to neurons of either the brain or central nervous system.'
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What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'Pain that signals some type of tissue damage is known as neuropathic pain.'
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'Pain that signals some type of tissue damage is known as neuropathic pain.'
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Which of the following statements about the vestibular sense is false?
Which of the following statements about the vestibular sense is false?
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How does the term Gestalt relate to the psychological study of perception?
How does the term Gestalt relate to the psychological study of perception?
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What is the condition called for someone born without the ability to experience pain?
What is the condition called for someone born without the ability to experience pain?
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Which of the following statements about olfactory receptors is false?
Which of the following statements about olfactory receptors is false?
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Several studies have suggested that non-Black participants identify weapons faster and are more likely to identify non-weapons as weapons when paired with a Black person. What does this imply about perception?
Several studies have suggested that non-Black participants identify weapons faster and are more likely to identify non-weapons as weapons when paired with a Black person. What does this imply about perception?
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How does the principle of proximity explain the difference in understanding these two sentences: 'Gre eng rass gr ow son themoun tain.' and 'Green grass grows on the mountain.'?
How does the principle of proximity explain the difference in understanding these two sentences: 'Gre eng rass gr ow son themoun tain.' and 'Green grass grows on the mountain.'?
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What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'The central tenet of Gestalt psychology is that the pattern is different from the sum of its parts.'
What should be changed to make the following sentence true? 'The central tenet of Gestalt psychology is that the pattern is different from the sum of its parts.'
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What has research shown about processing subliminal messages?
What has research shown about processing subliminal messages?
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Which of the following statements about deaf culture is false?
Which of the following statements about deaf culture is false?
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Ravon was born deaf, so he is diagnosed with ________ deafness.
Ravon was born deaf, so he is diagnosed with ________ deafness.
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In addition to sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, what other taste groupings do we possess?
In addition to sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, what other taste groupings do we possess?
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What has research by Goolkasian & Woodbury (2010) demonstrated about pattern perception?
What has research by Goolkasian & Woodbury (2010) demonstrated about pattern perception?
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How does a cochlear implant enable the deaf to hear?
How does a cochlear implant enable the deaf to hear?
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What was the original focus of Swets' (1964) signal detection theory?
What was the original focus of Swets' (1964) signal detection theory?
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Which of the following is false about sensation?
Which of the following is false about sensation?
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Study Notes
Chemical Senses
- Olfaction (smell) and gustation (taste) are classified as chemical senses because they utilize sensory receptors that react to molecules found in food and air.
Cross-Cultural Differences in Odor Perception
- Research by Ayabe-Kanamura et al. (1998) highlights that the capability to identify odors and assess their pleasantness and intensity varies among different cultures.
Congenital Analgesia
- Individuals with congenital analgesia have an increased risk of shorter life spans due to untreated injuries and secondary infections resulting from those injuries.
Neuropathic and Inflammatory Pain
- Neuropathic pain arises from damage to the peripheral nervous system, not the brain.
- Pain signaling tissue damage is referred to as inflammatory pain, not neuropathic pain.
Vestibular Sense Misunderstanding
- A common misconception is that the vestibular sense includes olfaction, gustation, and audition; it actually pertains to balance and spatial orientation.
Gestalt Psychology and Perception
- Gestalt psychology emphasizes that perception extends beyond merely integrating sensory information—it suggests that stimuli are perceived as holistic entities.
Implicit Prejudice in Weapon Identification
- Studies indicate that implicit biases influence perception, leading to faster identification of weapons associated with racial stereotypes, particularly with Black imagery.
Principle of Proximity in Perception
- The principle of proximity explains that words are perceived based on their spacing; letters grouped without spaces create confusion, while spaced letters clearly form recognizable words.
Whole vs. Parts in Gestalt Psychology
- The central idea of Gestalt psychology is that a whole is different and more meaningful than just the mere sum of its parts.
Subliminal Messaging
- Research shows that individuals can process and respond to subliminal messages without conscious awareness in controlled settings.
Misconceptions About Deaf Culture
- Contrary to some beliefs, many in Deaf culture do not advocate for immediate cochlear implants for children, emphasizing the value of sign language and deaf identity.
Types of Deafness
- Ravon, born deaf, is classified as having congenital deafness, indicating that the condition was present at birth.
Taste Perception
- Besides the basic taste sensations of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, humans also detect umami (savory) and fat content in food.
Pattern Perception and Verbal Priming
- Research by Goolkasian & Woodbury (2010) suggests that verbal priming can skew the interpretation of ambiguous images, affecting how patterns are perceived.
Function of Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear implants facilitate hearing by converting sound waves into signals that directly stimulate the auditory nerve, transmitting sound information to the brain.
Signal Detection Theory Applications
- Originally formulated by Swets in 1964 to enhance air traffic controllers’ sensitivity to identify aircraft, signal detection theory analyzes how various factors influence perception.
Sensation Definition
- Sensation is mistakenly defined in some contexts as the organization and interpretation of sensory information; it actually refers to the initial process of detecting stimuli through sensory receptors.
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Test your knowledge on olfaction and gustation in PSYCH107 Chapter 5. This quiz covers essential concepts regarding chemical senses and cross-cultural studies in perception. Perfect for reviewing pages 166-183 from the textbook.
