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The process by which our sensory systems transform stimulus energies into neural impulses is called

A) priming.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) transduction.
D) signal detection.

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In the absence of normal sensory input,spontaneous central nervous system activity can trigger the sensation of pain.This is best illustrated by

A) the McGurk effect.
B) psychokinesis.
C) phantom limb sensations.
D) synesthesia.

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The light-sensitive inner surface of the eye,containing the rods and cones,is the

The iris constricts in response to visible ________ light waves.

The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion.This best illustrates

Rods are

Alex tickles his brother by stroking adjacent ________ spots on his skin.

A concept that helps us to interpret ambiguous sensations is called a

Bipolar cells are located in the

One theory suggests that hypnosis simply involves getting caught up in role playing the feelings and behaviors appropriate for "good hypnotic subjects." This theory emphasizes that hypnosis is a form of

When you look at a vertical line,you are probably activating different ________ than when you look at a horizontal line.

Hearing a sequence of sounds of different pitches is to ________ as recognizing the sound sequence as a familiar melody is to ________.

The conversion of a fresh coffee aroma into neural impulses by sensory receptor cells best illustrates

After gazing at an angry face,you immediately turn to look at a morphed blend of an angry and a scared face.The face appears scared to you.This best illustrates the impact of

It wasn't until Clara heard some of her classmates laughing loudly during history class that she began to perceive the professor's ongoing lecture to be very funny.This provides an illustration of

Lonely,anxious people at speed-dating events respond with a ________ threshold,and thus tend to be ________ in reaching out to potential dates.

Which of the following would play a role in quickly alerting you to a gas leak in your home?

Sensation is to ________ as perception is to ________.

Information from the taste buds travels to an area of the

The absolute threshold for taste sensations is relatively ________ among people who regularly smoke and relatively ________ among people who regularly consume alcohol.