Question
Question 23
2
Points
Question 23
Petra walks into a brightly lit Psychology lab to participate in an experiment involving the ability to perceive the colors of the rainbow. Which photoreceptors will be most useful during this experiment?
cones
fovea
lens
rods
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 24
Question 24
2
Points
Question 24
Participants were instructed to focus on either white or black objects, disregarding the other color. When a red cross passed across the screen, about one third of the subjects did not notice it. This research protocol demonstrates which concept?
bottom-up processing
inattentional blindness
sensory adaptation
top-down processing
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 25
Question 25
2
Points
Question 25
________ amplitudes are associated with ________ sounds.
higher; louder
higher; quieter
higher; weaker
lower; louder
Text Section: 5.2 Waves and Wavelengths
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 26
Question 26
2
Points
Question 26
Which theory of dreams suggested that they do not, in fact, have any meaning at all but rather are simply the brain’s attempt to make sense of random neural firing that occurs while we sleep?
The neo-dissociationist view
The activation-synthesis model
The activation-information-mode model
The wish fulfillment approach
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Question 27
Question 27
2
Points
Question 27
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ________.
A disruption in signals that regulate breathing, which are sent from the brain, cause periods of interrupted breathing.
An individual dreams she cannot breathe and wakes up in a panic.
An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
Signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing are blocked in the hypothalamus.
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 28
Question 28
2
Points
Question 28
________ refers to the way that sensory information is interpreted and consciously experienced; ________ refers to what happens when sensory information is detected by a sensory receptor.
Perception; transduction
Perception; sensation
Transduction; perception
Sensation; perception
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 29
Question 29
2
Points
Question 29
Sleepwalking, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome are all examples of________.
lucid dreaming
parasomnias
protoconsciousness
somnambulism
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 30
Question 30
2
Points
Question 30
Which of the following statements about rotating shift work is false?
It can result in sleeping problems.
It refers to a work schedule that changes from early to late on a regular basis.
It renders the maintenance of a normal circadian cycle difficult.
It carries a much higher risk of leading to substance abuse.
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 31
Question 31
2
Points
Question 31
Catherine is at a crowded baseball game when she loses track of her son, Nick. Despite the loud cheering and noise of the crowd, she can pinpoint his location when he calls for her because she can distinguish the sound of his voice from the all the other voices. This illustrates ________ theory.
absolute threshold
just noticeable difference
Weber’s
signal detection
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 32
Question 32
2
Points
Question 32
Felicia smacks her thumb with a hammer while building a doghouse. The sense of ________ provides her brain with information about the pain she feels.
kinesthesia
nociception
preconception
thermoception
Text Section: 5.5 The Other Senses
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 33
Question 33
2
Points
Question 33
In Freud’s model of dreams, the hidden meaning of a dream is called the ________ content.
ego-driven
preconscious
latent
manifest
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 34
Question 34
2
Points
Question 34
What term describes the continuation of a visual sensation after removal of the stimulus?
afterimage
preimage
binocular image
monocular image
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
17.________ disparity refers to the slightly different view of the world that each eye receives, and is a distance cue that allows us to perceive the depth of a given visual stimulus.
*A. Binocular
B. Opponent
C. monocular
D. Trichromatic
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 35
Question 35
2
Points
Question 35
Cataplexy is a symptom associated with ________.
insomnia
narcolepsy
night terrors
restless leg syndrome
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 36
Question 36
2
Points
Question 36
Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________ cycles are aligned with the outside world.
circadian
external
melatonin
diurnal
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 37
Question 37
2
Points
Question 37
Which nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain?
corneal
acoustic
optic
gustatory
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 38
Question 38
2
Points
Question 38
Mescaline is considered a(n) ________ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.
depressant
hallucinogenic
opioid
stimulant
Text Section: 4.5 Substance Use and Abuse
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 39
Question 39
2
Points
Question 39
Which of the following statements about sleep deprivation is false?
Sleep deprivation can result in decreased mental alertness and cognitive function.
Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity.
Sleep deprivation has been found to lead to ADHD.
Sleep deprivation often results in depression-like symptoms.
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 40
Question 40
2
Points
Question 40
Which of these is not one of the structures that comprises the outer ear?
the basilar membrane
the pinna
the auditory canal
the eardrum
Text Section: 5.4 Hearing
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 41
Question 41
2
Points
Question 41
Two lines appear to be a different length, though in reality they are the same length. This is known as the ________ illusion.
Meissner
Ménière
Merkel
Müller-Lyer
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 42
Question 42
2
Points
Question 42
Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to cloud her mind. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same effect. This is an example of ________.
physical dependence
psychological dependence
tolerance
withdrawal
Text Section: 4.5 Substance Use and Abuse
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 43
Question 43
2
Points
Question 43
Melatonin release from the pineal gland is stimulated by ________ and inhibited by ________.
darkness; light
light; darkness
pulsing light; steady light
twilight; gloom
Text Section: 4.2 Sleep and Why We Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 44
Question 44
2
Points
Question 44
What occurs during stage 1 sleep?
Both our respiration and heartbeat quicken.
Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.
Our respiration quickens while our heartbeat slows down.
Our respiration slows down while our heartbeat quickens.
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 45
Question 45
2
Points
Question 45
Mona lives on the east coast of the USA. She takes an overnight flight to the west coast to visit with family for a month; when she arrives she is fatigued, sluggish, and irritable. For the next week or so she has trouble sleeping. Mona is probably suffering from ________.
homeostasis
jet lag
night terrors
parasomnia
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 46
Question 46
2
Points
Question 46
When you watch the teacher at the front of the room, you are easily able to distinguish her from the white board (or chalk board) behind her. This demonstrates the Gestalt principle of ________.
binocular disparity
similarity
good continuation
a figure-ground relationship
Text Section: 5.6 Gestalt Principles of Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
2
Points
Question 23
Petra walks into a brightly lit Psychology lab to participate in an experiment involving the ability to perceive the colors of the rainbow. Which photoreceptors will be most useful during this experiment?
cones
fovea
lens
rods
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 24
Question 24
2
Points
Question 24
Participants were instructed to focus on either white or black objects, disregarding the other color. When a red cross passed across the screen, about one third of the subjects did not notice it. This research protocol demonstrates which concept?
bottom-up processing
inattentional blindness
sensory adaptation
top-down processing
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 25
Question 25
2
Points
Question 25
________ amplitudes are associated with ________ sounds.
higher; louder
higher; quieter
higher; weaker
lower; louder
Text Section: 5.2 Waves and Wavelengths
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 26
Question 26
2
Points
Question 26
Which theory of dreams suggested that they do not, in fact, have any meaning at all but rather are simply the brain’s attempt to make sense of random neural firing that occurs while we sleep?
The neo-dissociationist view
The activation-synthesis model
The activation-information-mode model
The wish fulfillment approach
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Question 27
Question 27
2
Points
Question 27
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when ________.
A disruption in signals that regulate breathing, which are sent from the brain, cause periods of interrupted breathing.
An individual dreams she cannot breathe and wakes up in a panic.
An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
Signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing are blocked in the hypothalamus.
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 28
Question 28
2
Points
Question 28
________ refers to the way that sensory information is interpreted and consciously experienced; ________ refers to what happens when sensory information is detected by a sensory receptor.
Perception; transduction
Perception; sensation
Transduction; perception
Sensation; perception
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 29
Question 29
2
Points
Question 29
Sleepwalking, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome are all examples of________.
lucid dreaming
parasomnias
protoconsciousness
somnambulism
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 30
Question 30
2
Points
Question 30
Which of the following statements about rotating shift work is false?
It can result in sleeping problems.
It refers to a work schedule that changes from early to late on a regular basis.
It renders the maintenance of a normal circadian cycle difficult.
It carries a much higher risk of leading to substance abuse.
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 31
Question 31
2
Points
Question 31
Catherine is at a crowded baseball game when she loses track of her son, Nick. Despite the loud cheering and noise of the crowd, she can pinpoint his location when he calls for her because she can distinguish the sound of his voice from the all the other voices. This illustrates ________ theory.
absolute threshold
just noticeable difference
Weber’s
signal detection
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 32
Question 32
2
Points
Question 32
Felicia smacks her thumb with a hammer while building a doghouse. The sense of ________ provides her brain with information about the pain she feels.
kinesthesia
nociception
preconception
thermoception
Text Section: 5.5 The Other Senses
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 33
Question 33
2
Points
Question 33
In Freud’s model of dreams, the hidden meaning of a dream is called the ________ content.
ego-driven
preconscious
latent
manifest
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 34
Question 34
2
Points
Question 34
What term describes the continuation of a visual sensation after removal of the stimulus?
afterimage
preimage
binocular image
monocular image
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
17.________ disparity refers to the slightly different view of the world that each eye receives, and is a distance cue that allows us to perceive the depth of a given visual stimulus.
*A. Binocular
B. Opponent
C. monocular
D. Trichromatic
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 35
Question 35
2
Points
Question 35
Cataplexy is a symptom associated with ________.
insomnia
narcolepsy
night terrors
restless leg syndrome
Text Section: 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 36
Question 36
2
Points
Question 36
Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________ cycles are aligned with the outside world.
circadian
external
melatonin
diurnal
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 37
Question 37
2
Points
Question 37
Which nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain?
corneal
acoustic
optic
gustatory
Text Section: 5.3 Vision
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 38
Question 38
2
Points
Question 38
Mescaline is considered a(n) ________ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.
depressant
hallucinogenic
opioid
stimulant
Text Section: 4.5 Substance Use and Abuse
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 39
Question 39
2
Points
Question 39
Which of the following statements about sleep deprivation is false?
Sleep deprivation can result in decreased mental alertness and cognitive function.
Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity.
Sleep deprivation has been found to lead to ADHD.
Sleep deprivation often results in depression-like symptoms.
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 40
Question 40
2
Points
Question 40
Which of these is not one of the structures that comprises the outer ear?
the basilar membrane
the pinna
the auditory canal
the eardrum
Text Section: 5.4 Hearing
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Question 41
Question 41
2
Points
Question 41
Two lines appear to be a different length, though in reality they are the same length. This is known as the ________ illusion.
Meissner
Ménière
Merkel
Müller-Lyer
Text Section: 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 42
Question 42
2
Points
Question 42
Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to cloud her mind. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same effect. This is an example of ________.
physical dependence
psychological dependence
tolerance
withdrawal
Text Section: 4.5 Substance Use and Abuse
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 43
Question 43
2
Points
Question 43
Melatonin release from the pineal gland is stimulated by ________ and inhibited by ________.
darkness; light
light; darkness
pulsing light; steady light
twilight; gloom
Text Section: 4.2 Sleep and Why We Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 44
Question 44
2
Points
Question 44
What occurs during stage 1 sleep?
Both our respiration and heartbeat quicken.
Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.
Our respiration quickens while our heartbeat slows down.
Our respiration slows down while our heartbeat quickens.
Text Section: 4.3 Stages of Sleep
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
Question 45
Question 45
2
Points
Question 45
Mona lives on the east coast of the USA. She takes an overnight flight to the west coast to visit with family for a month; when she arrives she is fatigued, sluggish, and irritable. For the next week or so she has trouble sleeping. Mona is probably suffering from ________.
homeostasis
jet lag
night terrors
parasomnia
Text Section: 4.1 What is Consciousness?
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Question 46
Question 46
2
Points
Question 46
When you watch the teacher at the front of the room, you are easily able to distinguish her from the white board (or chalk board) behind her. This demonstrates the Gestalt principle of ________.
binocular disparity
similarity
good continuation
a figure-ground relationship
Text Section: 5.6 Gestalt Principles of Perception
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the questions provided:
**Question 23**
**Answer:** cones
**Explanation:** Cones are photoreceptors in the retina that are responsible for color vision, particularly in well-lit conditions.
---
**Question 24**
**Answer:** inattentional blindness
**Explanation:** Inattentional blindness occurs when an individual fails to notice an unexpected stimulus (like the red cross) due to focusing attention on a different task or object.
---
**Question 25**
**Answer:** higher; louder
**Explanation:** Higher amplitudes of sound waves are associated with louder sounds.
---
**Question 26**
**Answer:** The activation-synthesis model
**Explanation:** This theory suggests that dreams result from the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during sleep.
---
**Question 27**
**Answer:** An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
**Explanation:** This describes obstructive sleep apnea, where the airflow is obstructed, resulting in interrupted breathing.
---
**Question 28**
**Answer:** Perception; sensation
**Explanation:** Sensation refers to the detection of sensory information, while perception is the interpretation and conscious experience of that information.
---
**Question 29**
**Answer:** parasomnias
**Explanation:** Parasomnias are abnormal behaviors during sleep, including sleepwalking and night terrors.
---
**Question 30**
**Answer:** It carries a much higher risk of leading to substance abuse.
**Explanation:** This statement is false; while rotating shift work can cause various issues, it does not necessarily indicate a higher risk of substance abuse compared to other factors.
---
**Question 31**
**Answer:** signal detection
**Explanation:** Signal detection theory addresses how individuals can differentiate between signal (the sound of Nick's voice) and noise (the crowd's noise).
---
**Question 32**
**Answer:** nociception
**Explanation:** Nociception is the sensory process that provides the brain with information about pain.
---
**Question 33**
**Answer:** latent
**Explanation:** In Freud’s model of dreams, the latent content refers to the hidden meaning of the dream, as opposed to the manifest content, which is the actual storyline.
---
**Question 34**
**Answer:** afterimage
**Explanation:** An afterimage is the continuation of a visual sensation after the stimulus is removed.
---
**Question 35**
**Answer:** narcolepsy
**Explanation:** Cataplexy is a symptom associated with narcolepsy, characterized by sudden muscle weakness.
---
**Question 36**
**Answer:** circadian
**Explanation:** Circadian cycles are biological processes aligned with the 24-hour day, influencing sleep and wakefulness patterns.
---
**Question 37**
**Answer:** optic
**Explanation:** The optic nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
---
**Question 38**
**Answer:** hallucinogenic
**Explanation:** Mescaline is classified as a hallucinogenic drug due to its effects on perception and sensory experiences.
---
**Question 39**
**Answer:** Sleep deprivation has been found to lead to ADHD.
**Explanation:** This statement is false; while sleep deprivation has various effects, it does not directly cause ADHD.
---
**Question 40**
**Answer:** the basilar membrane
**Explanation:** The basilar membrane is not part of the outer ear; it is located in the inner ear.
---
**Question 41**
**Answer:** Müller-Lyer
**Explanation:** The Müller-Lyer illusion involves two lines that appear to be different lengths despite being the same actual length.
---
**Question 42**
**Answer:** tolerance
**Explanation:** Tolerance is the condition in which a person needs to consume more of a substance to achieve the same effect due to prolonged use.
---
**Question 43**
**Answer:** darkness; light
**Explanation:** Melatonin release is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light.
---
**Question 44**
**Answer:** Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.
**Explanation:** Stage 1 sleep is characterized by a slowing down of both respiration and heart rate.
---
**Question 45**
**Answer:** jet lag
**Explanation:** Jet lag refers to the fatigue and disturbances in sleep caused by traveling across time zones.
---
**Question 46**
**Answer:** a figure-ground relationship
**Explanation:** The distinction between the teacher and the whiteboard demonstrates the figure-ground relationship, where one object (the figure) is distinguished from the background (the ground).
**Question 23**
**Answer:** cones
**Explanation:** Cones are photoreceptors in the retina that are responsible for color vision, particularly in well-lit conditions.
---
**Question 24**
**Answer:** inattentional blindness
**Explanation:** Inattentional blindness occurs when an individual fails to notice an unexpected stimulus (like the red cross) due to focusing attention on a different task or object.
---
**Question 25**
**Answer:** higher; louder
**Explanation:** Higher amplitudes of sound waves are associated with louder sounds.
---
**Question 26**
**Answer:** The activation-synthesis model
**Explanation:** This theory suggests that dreams result from the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during sleep.
---
**Question 27**
**Answer:** An individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep.
**Explanation:** This describes obstructive sleep apnea, where the airflow is obstructed, resulting in interrupted breathing.
---
**Question 28**
**Answer:** Perception; sensation
**Explanation:** Sensation refers to the detection of sensory information, while perception is the interpretation and conscious experience of that information.
---
**Question 29**
**Answer:** parasomnias
**Explanation:** Parasomnias are abnormal behaviors during sleep, including sleepwalking and night terrors.
---
**Question 30**
**Answer:** It carries a much higher risk of leading to substance abuse.
**Explanation:** This statement is false; while rotating shift work can cause various issues, it does not necessarily indicate a higher risk of substance abuse compared to other factors.
---
**Question 31**
**Answer:** signal detection
**Explanation:** Signal detection theory addresses how individuals can differentiate between signal (the sound of Nick's voice) and noise (the crowd's noise).
---
**Question 32**
**Answer:** nociception
**Explanation:** Nociception is the sensory process that provides the brain with information about pain.
---
**Question 33**
**Answer:** latent
**Explanation:** In Freud’s model of dreams, the latent content refers to the hidden meaning of the dream, as opposed to the manifest content, which is the actual storyline.
---
**Question 34**
**Answer:** afterimage
**Explanation:** An afterimage is the continuation of a visual sensation after the stimulus is removed.
---
**Question 35**
**Answer:** narcolepsy
**Explanation:** Cataplexy is a symptom associated with narcolepsy, characterized by sudden muscle weakness.
---
**Question 36**
**Answer:** circadian
**Explanation:** Circadian cycles are biological processes aligned with the 24-hour day, influencing sleep and wakefulness patterns.
---
**Question 37**
**Answer:** optic
**Explanation:** The optic nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
---
**Question 38**
**Answer:** hallucinogenic
**Explanation:** Mescaline is classified as a hallucinogenic drug due to its effects on perception and sensory experiences.
---
**Question 39**
**Answer:** Sleep deprivation has been found to lead to ADHD.
**Explanation:** This statement is false; while sleep deprivation has various effects, it does not directly cause ADHD.
---
**Question 40**
**Answer:** the basilar membrane
**Explanation:** The basilar membrane is not part of the outer ear; it is located in the inner ear.
---
**Question 41**
**Answer:** Müller-Lyer
**Explanation:** The Müller-Lyer illusion involves two lines that appear to be different lengths despite being the same actual length.
---
**Question 42**
**Answer:** tolerance
**Explanation:** Tolerance is the condition in which a person needs to consume more of a substance to achieve the same effect due to prolonged use.
---
**Question 43**
**Answer:** darkness; light
**Explanation:** Melatonin release is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light.
---
**Question 44**
**Answer:** Both our respiration and heartbeat slow down.
**Explanation:** Stage 1 sleep is characterized by a slowing down of both respiration and heart rate.
---
**Question 45**
**Answer:** jet lag
**Explanation:** Jet lag refers to the fatigue and disturbances in sleep caused by traveling across time zones.
---
**Question 46**
**Answer:** a figure-ground relationship
**Explanation:** The distinction between the teacher and the whiteboard demonstrates the figure-ground relationship, where one object (the figure) is distinguished from the background (the ground).