Fill in the Blank - Pt. 1
Pressure, temperature, and pain are examples of __________ senses.
Skin
What refers to the initial steps in the processing of a stimulus?
Sensation
Every sound has its own pitch and loudness.
True
The perceptual tendency to group together visual and auditory events that are near each other.
Proximity
Is the nerve that transmits information about odors from receptor neurons to the brain.
Olfactory nerve
What is known as the weakest amount of stimulus that could be sensed?
Absolute threshold
The ear has three sections. Name those sections.
The outer, middle, and inner ear
The point where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the blind spot.
True
Can be mild, moderate, or severe and is usually caused by damage to the inner ear.
Sensorineural deafness
Is a bony tube that contains fluids as well as neurons that move in response to the vibrations of the fluids.
Cochlea
What are the three forms of perceptual constancy?
Size, color, and shape
What type of construct does consciousness represent?
Psychological
Narcotics are sometimes prescribed to regulate the heartbeat and lower high blood pressure.
False
Light-sensitive cells (neurons) into the retina that convert light into neural energy.
Photoreceptors
Is the stimulation of sensory receptors and the transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system.
Sensation
What form of consciousness refers to you being aware of your emotions?
Direct inner awareness
What stage of sleep is happening when you start breathing irregularly, your blood pressure rises, and your heart beats faster?
REM sleep
Yoga is an altered state of consciousness.
False
Descriptive of information that is not conscious but is retrievable into conscious awareness.
Preconscious level
A regular sequence of biological processes, such as temperature and sleep, that occurs every 24 hours.
Circadian rhythm
What is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep?
Insomnia
List the three stimulants.
Nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine
Is a breathing interruption that occurs during sleep and consequent momentary awakenings.
Sleep apnea
False sensory experiences. (Feel a sensation of falling or floating)
Hallucination