Chapter 6 Quiz

Question 1

According to Weber’s Law, for a difference to be perceived, two stimuli must differ by:

Answer 1

a constant minimum percentage

Question 2

Sensation is to __________________ as perception is to __________________.

Answer 2

bottom-up processing; top-down processing

Question 3

Our perceptual set influences what we perceive. This mental tendency reflects our:

Answer 3

experiences, assumptions, and expectations

Question 4

Sensory adaptation helps us focus on:

Answer 4

important changes in the environment

Question 5

Subliminal stimuli are:

Answer 5

below our absolute threshold for conscious awareness.

Question 6

The brain’s ability to process many aspects of an object or problem simultaneously is called:

Answer 6

parallel processing

Question 7

Our tendencies to fill in the gaps and to perceive a pattern as continuous are two different examples of the organizing principle called:

Answer 7

Grouping

Question 8

In listening to a concert, you attend to the solo instrument and perceive the orchestra as accompaniment. This illustrates the organizing principle of:

Answer 8

figure-ground

Question 9

Which of the following ESP phenomena is supported by solid, reliable scientific evidence?

Answer 9

None of these answers

Question 10

A food’s aroma can greatly enhance it’s taste. This is an example of:

Answer 10

sensory interaction