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PSY100 Chapter 6

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Interpreting new sensory information within the framework of a past memory illustrates top-down processing
The size of the difference threshold is greater for heavier objects than for lighter ones. This best illustrates Weber's law
The central focal point in the retina where cones are heavily concentrated is known as the fovea
The phenomenon of blindsight best illustrates that visual information can be processed without conscious awareness
Current understanding of pitch perception indicates that some combination of place and frequency theories seems to handle the pitches in the intermediate range
The sensory experience of bending one's knees or raising one's arms exemplifies kinesthesis
Nociceptors initiate the sensation of pain
Rules for organizing stimuli into coherent groups were first identified by Gestalt psychologists
Racial and ethnic stereotypes can sometimes bias our perceptions of others' behaviors. This best illustrates the impact of top-down processing
After hearing that Bryce had served a prison sentence, Janet began to perceive his friendly behavior as insincere and manipulative. This best illustrates the impact of perceptual set
The distance between our right and left eyes functions to provide us with a cue for depth perception known as retinal disparity
After some practice, Carol was able to read books while holding them upside down. This best illustrates perceptual adaptation
Grass seen through sunglasses appears equally as green as it does without glasses. This best illustrates color constancy
Railroad tracks appear to converge in the distance. This provides a cue for depth perception known as linear perspective
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