PSYCH quiz 4

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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.


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