chapter 5

Question 1

The ___ contains hair cells that vibrate as a result of sound waves

Answer 1

cochlear implants

Question 2

the minimum amount of change required for a person to detect a difference between two stimuli is referred to as

Answer 2

the difference threshold

Question 3

Which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans see

Answer 3

only between 400nm and 700nm

Question 4

binocular disparity is about

Answer 4

Different views from each eye

Question 5

The minimum intensity of sensory stimulation required before a sensation is detected 50% of the time is called.

Answer 5

the absolute threshold

Question 6

The area where the optic nerve leaves the retina is reffered to as the

Answer 6

Blind spot

Question 7

Which of the following is the exterior part of the eye(exposed to the outside world)

Answer 7

Cornea

Question 8

After transduction, the neural signals of vision, hearing, taste, and touch all pass through the

Answer 8

Thalamus

Question 9

The___ is a thin inner surface behind the eyeball and it contains sensory receptors

Answer 9

retina

Question 10

If a key is pressed on a piano , the frequency of the resulting sound will determine the _______ amplitude will determine the ___ of the perceived musical tone

Answer 10

pitch , loudness