Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Quiz 3 Psych

        Help!  

Question
Answer
show is the process by which a stimulus such as light- or sound-waves are detected by special receptors  
🗑
the process by which a stimulus such as light- or sound-waves are detected by special receptors is a   show
🗑
show process by which a sensation is transformed into the language of the nervous system; that is into neural impulses  
🗑
show transduction  
🗑
show transduction  
🗑
show involves using experiences and expectations to shape perceptions  
🗑
involves using experiences and expectations to shape perceptions is   show
🗑
I interpreted the stimuli as dogs rather than elephants because I expected there to be dogs in the house is an example of..   show
🗑
What is the definition of Sensory Adaptation   show
🗑
show Sensory Adaptation  
🗑
show Sensory Adaptation  
🗑
What is Perceptual Set   show
🗑
show perceptual set  
🗑
if you know that the person you are talking to has been in prison, you may be more likely to perceive his behavior as manipulative is an example of   show
🗑
show 2: Trichromatic Theory and Opponent-Process Theory  
🗑
show states that there are 3 different types of cones that are sensitive to lightwaves of different lengths  
🗑
show trichromatic theory  
🗑
Opponent-Processing Theory   show
🗑
show Opponent-Processing Theory  
🗑
What theory explains the second stage of color vision at the level of the bipolar cells and helps to explain the visual illusion of negative afterimages as well as color weaknesses.   show
🗑
show Despite not having cones that are sensitive to yellow, we can see yellow. Yellow is perceived when both red and green cones are stimulated simultaneously  
🗑
What are the 9 Gestalt Principles that are used in a top-down fashion to help us recognize objects   show
🗑
Our perception is aided by 3 visual constancies, what are they   show
🗑
Shape Constancy   show
🗑
Color Constancy   show
🗑
show we perceive objects to remain the same size regardless of the size of that object on the retina  
🗑
objects with smaller retinal images are perceived to be further away and vice versa is an example of   show
🗑
Monocular Depth Cues   show
🗑
When adjacent spots on the skin receive cold and warm stimulation, what does the skin feel   show
🗑
The fact that we don’t taste food as well when our nose is stuffed is an example of   show
🗑
show helps bring objects into focus; this happens when small muscles change the curve and the thickness of the lens  
🗑
The order in which the retina’s layers process visual stimulation is as follows   show
🗑
Who identified feature detectors in the brain which consist of nerve cells   show
🗑
Conduction hearing loss is due to problems within the   show
🗑
show the pitch we hear is related to the place the chochlea’s basilar membrane is stimulated  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: julshock
Popular Psychology sets