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