PSYCH quiz 4
Our perception of the brightness of a color is affected mainly by the _____ of light waves.
amplitude
If the human eye were not responsive to differences in the amplitude of light waves, we would not be able to perceive differences in
brightness
If the human eye were not responsive to differences in the wavelength of light, we would not be able to perceive differences in
color
The wavelength of light mainly affects our perception of
color
Our perception of the richness, or saturation, of a color is affected mainly by the _____ of light waves.
purity
A red light, green light, and blue light differ in
wavelength
Light, the stimulus for vision, is
a form of electromagnetic energy.
If a person views three lights that differ only in amplitude, the person would perceive the lights as
differing in brightness.
While _____ involves the stimulation of sense organs, _____ involves the selection, organization, and interpretation of sensory input.
sensation; perception
Charlie's eyes function normally, but he is unable to recognize objects. Charlie is suffering from
visual agnosia.
