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