Parts of the brain that help
Opponent Process theory
The theory best explains visual phenomena like color perception, afterimages, and color blindness
Cochlea
After the pinna collects sounds that travel through the auditory canal which part transduces sound waves into neural impulses that go to our brains?
Occipital Lobe
Emilio sees that the road is closed ahead. Then he sees other cars are making right turns to follow a detour. He makes decisions based on the information he sees. Which part of the brain is responsible for transmitting this particular sensory information
Chemical Senses
How are taste and smell different from touch, sight, and hearing? They are
Sensory processes can be used to influence our perception
How can an understanding of our perceptions of sensations be used in a practical way
No, it's through transduction
How is it when I'm watching my favorite show the information gets through my eyes and into my brain? Do I have a TV in there?
Sympathetic
Julie is walking down the street when a large dog runs out of the bushes, barking at her. Julie finds herself frozen, unable to run, though she is petrified. Which nervous system is causing her to freeze?
Left Hemisphere
Mrs. Shields is asking her students to write poetry about their favorite sport. She wants them to include at least six different images. Which part of their brain is responsible for recognizing how many images they have included?
Parasympathetic
My heart is RACING, my hands are sweaty, and I am shaking. Which nervous system do I need to engage? Correct Answer
After a long day with much intake of information do we remember everything we have seen and heard?
No, we only remember the sensations we perceive to be important somehow
Cerebellum
Tina is a ballerina. Which part of her brain is responsible for her graceful movements, posture, and balance?
Central Nervous System
When I think of my brain and spinal cord, I am thinking of my
Frontal Lobe
Which lobe of our brain is more developed and separates us from other animals?
Brain Stem
Which part of our brain is responsible for our involuntary movements and processes?
Opponent Process theory
Why can't I see reddish-green? Why do I see afterimages? Which theory of color vision best answers my questions?
Somatic
aula has a hard time reading the tiny print in her book. She squeezes her eyes into a squint, which helps. Paula has control of squinting, so what nervous system is involved?
Hippocampus
y daughter is participating in the Color Guard at her school. When I stepped on the field and smelled the grass, then saw the stadium at her school, I remembered what it was like when I was a student in marching band. Which part of my brain is responsible for recalling that?
