AP psych exam - unit 3
the explanation that holds that dreams are merely the brains attempt to make sense of meanings patterns of brain activity during sleep is called the
activation synthesis theory
a drug that has the effect of intensifying or mimicking a particular neurotransmitter can be characterized as
an agonist because it intensifies the effect of neurotransmitters
what groups of characteristics bets describes the REM sleep stage
fast breathing, relatively high heart rate, relatively high blood pressure
what is true regarding visual information processing
Bipolar cells relay information to ganglion cells that form the optic nerve.
what is true about the blind spot in the eye
It occurs where the optic nerve leaves the eye.
what is true about the perception of taste
Older adults frequently experience decreases in the sense of smell that make it more difficult to perceive the flavor of food.
All summer Thomas hears the sound of the ice-cream truck approaching before his brother Oscar hears it. Thomas most likely has which of the following?
a lower absolute threshold for hearing than Oscar
malia is 10 years of age, her grandmother is 60. which statement is likely true about their sleep patterns
grandma sleep fewer hours per day than malia
receptors for olfaction are located
in the nasal cavity
in adult humans, what is typically true of REM sleep
it is correlated with dreaming
A sound is often detected by one ear more intensely and a fraction of a second earlier than it is detected by the other ear. These cues help individuals determine the
location of the source
REM sleep is accompanied with which of the following
lowered muscle tone
what is involved in regulating circadian rhythms
photoreceptors, hypothalamus, pineal gland
what is a binocular cue for depth perception
retinal disparity
what describes the correct order if information processing in vision
rods and cones --> ganglion cells --> bipolar cells --> optic nerve
Using cell phones while driving increases the number of accidents because use of the phones requires
selective attention
on his first day of work at the bakery, brad was overwhelmed by the smell of baked goods. by lunchtime, he did not notice the smell. this is an example of
sensory adaption
As you watch a friend walk away from you, your retinal image of your friend gets smaller. Despite this, you do not perceive him to be shrinking. This is an example of
size constancy
a patient reports constant sleepiness. a series of tests reveal that the patients sleep is frequently disrupted by periods of interrupted breathing and brief awakenings. what's the diagnosis
sleep apnea
The thalamus processes information for all of the following senses EXCEPT
smell
while at a crowded gathering, each realized that his attention was drawn when he heard the work exactly. his reponse is an example of
the cocktail party effect
the general function of the bones in the middle ear is to
transfer sound information from the tympanic membrane to the oval window