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Which term refers to the process by which the brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensations?
Which term refers to the process by which the brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensations?
What is the minimum amount of stimulation needed for an observer to notice a stimulus called?
What is the minimum amount of stimulation needed for an observer to notice a stimulus called?
What is the process by which sense organs gather information about the environment and transmit it to the brain called?
What is the process by which sense organs gather information about the environment and transmit it to the brain called?
What is the term for the lowest level of stimulation required to sense that a change in stimulation has occurred?
What is the term for the lowest level of stimulation required to sense that a change in stimulation has occurred?
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Which principle states that sensation and perception are active, not passive?
Which principle states that sensation and perception are active, not passive?
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What is the term for the process by which sensory receptors respond to environmental stimuli and generate action potentials in adjacent sensory neurons?
What is the term for the process by which sensory receptors respond to environmental stimuli and generate action potentials in adjacent sensory neurons?
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According to Fechner’s law, how does the subjective experience of intensity grow as the physical magnitude of a stimulus grows?
According to Fechner’s law, how does the subjective experience of intensity grow as the physical magnitude of a stimulus grows?
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According to Stevens’ power law, how does subjective intensity grow as actual intensity grows?
According to Stevens’ power law, how does subjective intensity grow as actual intensity grows?
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What is sensory adaptation?
What is sensory adaptation?
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What is subliminal perception?
What is subliminal perception?
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Which cells in the retina are responsible for vision in dim light?
Which cells in the retina are responsible for vision in dim light?
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Where are cones most concentrated in the retina?
Where are cones most concentrated in the retina?
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What are the two processing streams involved in visual information flow from the primary visual cortex?
What are the two processing streams involved in visual information flow from the primary visual cortex?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for processing olfactory information?
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing olfactory information?
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What is the primary function of taste receptors?
What is the primary function of taste receptors?
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Which sense includes pressure, temperature, and pain?
Which sense includes pressure, temperature, and pain?
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Where is the primary touch center in the brain located?
Where is the primary touch center in the brain located?
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According to the gate-control theory, what influences the experience of pain?
According to the gate-control theory, what influences the experience of pain?
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What do the proprioceptive senses provide information about?
What do the proprioceptive senses provide information about?
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What is the primary function of depth perception?
What is the primary function of depth perception?
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Which type of processing starts 'at the top' and is influenced by the observer's expectations and knowledge?
Which type of processing starts 'at the top' and is influenced by the observer's expectations and knowledge?
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What is the term used to describe perceptual expectations created by experience with the environment?
What is the term used to describe perceptual expectations created by experience with the environment?
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What are the two aspects of perceptual set?
What are the two aspects of perceptual set?
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Which direction does perception proceed according to current thinking?
Which direction does perception proceed according to current thinking?
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What are the enduring knowledge structures that shape perceptual interpretation called?
What are the enduring knowledge structures that shape perceptual interpretation called?
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What can influence perceptual interpretation, similar to expectations?
What can influence perceptual interpretation, similar to expectations?
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Which type of processing starts 'at the bottom' and is based on sensory information?
Which type of processing starts 'at the bottom' and is based on sensory information?
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What is the term used to describe current context in perceptual set?
What is the term used to describe current context in perceptual set?
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What is the term used to describe the influence of motives on perceptual interpretation?
What is the term used to describe the influence of motives on perceptual interpretation?
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