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PSYCH 101 General psychology Exam 2
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Gestalt psychologist have pointed to a number of
principles to describe how sound elements are either
grouped to form a single sound object or are segregated to
form multiple sound objects. According to these rules: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Sounds that are in close proximity, time,
or frequency tend to be grouped together
The Muller-Lyer illusion describes a case where a: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Line with arrow tips pointed inward
appears to be longer than one with arrow tips pointed
outward
When you move your head in one direction your eyes
reflexively move in the opposite direction to compensate,
allowing you to maintain your gaze on the object that you
are looking at. This reflex is called the: - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Vestibule-ocular reflex
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What source of information relies on the fact that a sound
source on the left will generate sound that will reach the
left ear slightly before it reaches the right ear? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Interaural time differences (ITD)
The ability to view the world in three dimensions and to
perceive distance- a skill known as depth perception- is
largely a result of: - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Binocular
Disparity
The _______ is important in that it functions to collect
and amplify sound - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Outer ear
The structure of the ear that transduce sound vibrations
into nerve impulses is the - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Cochlea
The perception associated with the amplitude of a sound
wave is - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔loudness
When we perceive the characteristics of external objects as
remaining the same even though the retinal image has
changed, ______ has been maintained. - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Perceptual constancy
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The function of the three tiny bones of the middle ear is to
- . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Amplify sound waves being relayed
to the oval window
The difference between the image of a scene received by
the right eye and that received by the left eye can serve as a
depth cue termed binocular: - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Disparity
When you are at a coffee shop and hear the clink of dishes,
the patter of conversation, and the rush of traffic outside,
this is an example of - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Auditory scene
analysis
Drinking multiple cups of coffee within four hours of going
to sleep will lead to: - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔More time in
light sleep and less time in deep sleep
______ refers to uncontrollable sleeping that occurs for
short periods while a person is awake - . . ANSWER ✔
✔narcolepsy
Your psychology professor calls on you during class. The
first thought that goes through your mind is, "why me?".
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This thought could be characterized as - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Consciousness
REM sleep is associated with which feature of sleep - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Dreaming
Research suggests that sleep functions include - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Physical and brain development,
improved performance, strengthening memories
Which sleep disturbance is correctly matched with its
description? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Sleep apnea- difficulty
breathing during sleep
_____ is a condition in which a person has difficulty
breathing while sleeping. - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Sleep
Apnea
Gordon, who acquired amnesia due to a viral infection,
participated in a memory experiment. He is likely to - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Be capable of learning but do poorly on a
free recall test of memory
PSYCH 101 General psychology Exam 2
Portage Learning Newest 2025/2026
Complete Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded
A+
Gestalt psychologist have pointed to a number of
principles to describe how sound elements are either
grouped to form a single sound object or are segregated to
form multiple sound objects. According to these rules: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Sounds that are in close proximity, time,
or frequency tend to be grouped together
The Muller-Lyer illusion describes a case where a: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Line with arrow tips pointed inward
appears to be longer than one with arrow tips pointed
outward
When you move your head in one direction your eyes
reflexively move in the opposite direction to compensate,
allowing you to maintain your gaze on the object that you
are looking at. This reflex is called the: - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Vestibule-ocular reflex
,2|Page
What source of information relies on the fact that a sound
source on the left will generate sound that will reach the
left ear slightly before it reaches the right ear? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Interaural time differences (ITD)
The ability to view the world in three dimensions and to
perceive distance- a skill known as depth perception- is
largely a result of: - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Binocular
Disparity
The _______ is important in that it functions to collect
and amplify sound - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Outer ear
The structure of the ear that transduce sound vibrations
into nerve impulses is the - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Cochlea
The perception associated with the amplitude of a sound
wave is - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔loudness
When we perceive the characteristics of external objects as
remaining the same even though the retinal image has
changed, ______ has been maintained. - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Perceptual constancy
,3|Page
The function of the three tiny bones of the middle ear is to
- . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Amplify sound waves being relayed
to the oval window
The difference between the image of a scene received by
the right eye and that received by the left eye can serve as a
depth cue termed binocular: - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Disparity
When you are at a coffee shop and hear the clink of dishes,
the patter of conversation, and the rush of traffic outside,
this is an example of - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Auditory scene
analysis
Drinking multiple cups of coffee within four hours of going
to sleep will lead to: - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔More time in
light sleep and less time in deep sleep
______ refers to uncontrollable sleeping that occurs for
short periods while a person is awake - . . ANSWER ✔
✔narcolepsy
Your psychology professor calls on you during class. The
first thought that goes through your mind is, "why me?".
, 4|Page
This thought could be characterized as - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Consciousness
REM sleep is associated with which feature of sleep - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Dreaming
Research suggests that sleep functions include - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Physical and brain development,
improved performance, strengthening memories
Which sleep disturbance is correctly matched with its
description? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Sleep apnea- difficulty
breathing during sleep
_____ is a condition in which a person has difficulty
breathing while sleeping. - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Sleep
Apnea
Gordon, who acquired amnesia due to a viral infection,
participated in a memory experiment. He is likely to - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔Be capable of learning but do poorly on a
free recall test of memory
