PSYCH

Which of the following is true about the blind spot in the eye

It occurs where the optic nerve leaves the eye

Domingo has just hit Play to begin listening to a new song he bought. Based on the structure of the ear, what will the sound waves contact first after moving through Domingo's auditory canal?

the eardrum

Our sense of smell may be a powerful trigger for memories because

the nerve connecting the olfactory bulb sends impulses directly to the limbic system

Objects are brought into focus on the retina by changes in the curvature and thickness of the

lens

Turning your head would be most useful for detecting the --- of a sound

location

Latisha noticed that in the early evening she begins to have difficulty seeing the vibrant colors in her artwork. Which of the following best explains her difficulty?

Her cones cannot detect color well in dim light

What function does the retina serve

The retina contains the visual receptor cells

Which of the following best explains why we have difficulty locating sounds that are directly overhead

When the sound is directly overhead, it reaches both ears simultaneously

During a hearing test, many sounds were presented at such a low level of intensity that Mr. Antall could hardly detect them. These sounds were below Mr. Antall's

absolute threshold

The area of the retina where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the

blind spot

When Jason briefly turned to summon the waiter, his wife quickly switched her glass of red wine with his glass of white wine. Jason's failure to notice that his chosen wine had been replaced best illustrates

change blinndess

which of the following is the correct order of structures light passes through the eye?

cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina

Some people are better than others at detecting slight variations in the tastes of various blends of coffee. This best illustrates the importance of

difference thresholds

In bright light, the iris-- and the pupil -- to control the amount of light entering the eye

expands; constricts

When most people stare at a red square and then shift their eyes to a white surface, the afterimage of the square is:

green

Receptors for olfaction are located

in the nasal cavity

Ohio State University pedestrians were more likely to cross streets unsafely if they were talking on a cell phone. This best illustrates the impact of

place theory

using cell phones while driving increases the number of accidents because use of the phones requires

selective attention

After listening to your high-volume car stereo for 15 minutes, you fail to realize how loudly the music is blasting. This best illustrates

sensory adaptation

Gustatory receptors are sensitive to all of the following taste qualities EXCEPT

spicy

which of the following refers to the transformation of stimulus energy into neural impulses?

transduction

The general function of the bones in the middle ear is to

transfer sound information from the tympanic membrane to the oval window

The cochlea is responsible for

transforming vibrations into neural signals

If we could stop our eyes from quivering as we stared at a stationary object, the object would probably

vanish from sight

What behavior would be most difficult without our vestibular sense

walking a straight line with out eyes closed