Exploring Psychology 9th Edition Quiz
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It is time to explore a bit of psychology. What can be better than taking this quiz to carry on with your exploration.
Questions and Answers
- 1.______ starts at the "bottom" with raw sensory data that are sent "up" to the brain for higher leve analysis.
- A.
Perception
- B.
Bottom-up processing
- C.
Sensation
- D.
Integration
- 2.Converting a receptor's energy into a neural impulse is called _____.
- A.
Reduction
- B.
Conduction
- C.
Transduction
- D.
Neural stimulation
- 3.The ____ is the lowest or quietest sound people can hear.
- A.
Threshold of excitation
- B.
Absolute threshold
- C.
Difference threshold
- D.
Low point
- 4.______ results when the cornea and lens focus an image in front of the retina.
- A.
Presbyopia
- B.
Hyperopia
- C.
Myopia
- D.
None of these options
- 5.The _______ amplifies sound and sends italong to the cochlea's oval window.
- A.
Pinna
- B.
Middle ear
- C.
Inner ear
- D.
Outer ear
- 6.Airborne chemicals released from one individual that affect another individual's behavior are known as __________.
- A.
Olfactory attractants
- B.
Sexual odorificants
- C.
Pheromones
- D.
Olfactory hormones
- 7.The skin senses include pressure, pain and ______.
- A.
Posture
- B.
Movement
- C.
Balance
- D.
Temperature
- 8.The ______ sense is located in the inner ear and is responsible for our sense of balance.
- A.
Auditory
- B.
Gustatory
- C.
Kinesthetic
- D.
Vestibular
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