4. Sensation and Perception

What are the three primary colors of light?

_____ refers to a rapid series of still pictures that seem to be in motion.

Normal aging causes loss of hair cells in the

Which statement best explains how the sense of taste works?

How many primary taste sensations have been identified by researchers?

_____ can inhibit the transmission of pain signals in the brain.

Which of the following is true about pictorial depth cues?

People who have difficulty with their hearing are said to be either totally or partially

The tendency of the brain to stop attending to constant, unchanging information is known as

Full dark adaptation, such as going from constant light to sudden darkness when turning out one's bedroom lights, takes about _____ minutes.

When Consuela first put on her scarf, she could feel it quite easily. After a while, however, Consuela forgot that she was wearing a scarf at all; the sensation was gone. Which of the following processes is occurring?

Five-year-old Johnny stole a piece of candy from the grocery store. Because he was not punished for stealing the candy, he believes it is okay to steal again. Johnny is in which stage of moral development?

If you are experiencing habituation,

A child may see a dog and say, 'Cat!' because both animals have fur. When corrected, the child may change the scheme for cat to 'furry' and 'pointy ears.' This is an example of

The visual cliff experiment demonstrated that babies have