The ESP Exploration

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Which researcher was influenced by Franz Mesmer's work on hypnotism?

Dr. Paul Joire (correct)

Louisa Rhine

Joseph Rhine

Michael

Who conducted experiments using Zenner Cards to test extra-sensory perception?

Dr. Paul Joire

Vladimir

Joseph Rhine (correct)

Louisa Rhine

What was the purpose of using Zenner Cards in the experiments?

To test the participants' ability to shuffle the cards

To test the participants' ability to memorize the shapes on the cards

To test the participants' ability to guess the shape of the cards without seeing them (correct)

To test the participants' ability to see through the cards

What did the researchers find in their experiments with Zenner Cards?

The participants were able to guess the shape of the cards beyond chance Signup and view all the answers

What did other experimenters find when they tried to replicate the Zenner Card experiments?

They found confounding variables in the experiments Signup and view all the answers

What is synesthesia?

The mixing of different sensations together Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of synesthesia?

People with synesthesia are aware that others don't have it Signup and view all the answers

Who is Franz List?

A musician who explains sound through color Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of synesthesia?

Seeing letters in different colors Signup and view all the answers

How do we test synesthesia?

Through Zenner Card experiments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of synesthesia involves experiencing sound as color?

Sound-color synesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the rods in the retina?

To detect low levels of light Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway in the brain is responsible for conscious perception of visual information?

Geniculo-cortical pathway Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the brain is referred to as V1, Striate, and Broadmann's Area 17?

Primary Visual Cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathways in the brain is responsible for processing color information?

P-blob pathway Signup and view all the answers

What type of visual search is quicker and involves searching for just one feature?

Feature search Signup and view all the answers

According to the Feature Integration Theory, which type of visual search takes more time?

Conjunction search Signup and view all the answers

Which type of synesthesia involves experiencing letters or numbers as colors?

Grapheme-color synesthesia Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the brain is responsible for processing visual information beyond the Primary Visual Cortex?

Prestriate cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cones in the retina?

To perceive color vision Signup and view all the answers