Sensory Perception
3 components of any sensory experience - correct answer-Reception, perception, reaction
A stroke affecting left hemisphere of the brain results in symptoms on the right side such as
difficulty with speech. - correct answer-A stroke on the right hemisphere has symptoms on
the left side, which includes visual spatial alterations such as loss of half of a visual field or
inattention and neglect, especially to the left side. (Remember that movement and sensation
for one side of the body is controlled by the opposite side of the brain)
Aphasia - correct answer-An impairment of language, affecting the production or
comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to
the brain-most commonly from a stroke, but brain injuries may also arise from head trauma,
from brain tumors, or from infections.
Aphasia - correct answer-Varying degrees of inability to speak, interpret, or understand
language.
Common Balance Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Dizziness and disequilibrium
Common Hearing Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Conductive hearing loss: obstruction,
wax accumulation, tympanic membrane perforation, ear infections, otosclerosis.
Sensorineural hearing loss: exposure to loud noises, ototoxic meds, aging (presbycusis),
acoustic neuroma.
Common Neurological Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Peripheral neuropathy, stroke.
Common Taste Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Xerostomia (decrease in salivary
production that leads to thicker mucous and dry mouth)
Common Visual Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Presbyopia, cataract, dry eyes, glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, infection, inflammation, injury, brain tumor.
Expressive aphasia - correct answer-A motor type of aphasia, the inability to name common
objects or express simple ideas in words or writing. Ex. patient understands a question but is
unable to express an answer.
Factors affecting sensory perception - correct answer-Developmental stage (babies senses)
Culture/Lifestyle/Personality (makes us used to certain smells/sounds, etc.)
Stress Level- determines tolerance to stimuli
Environment- (ex. work involving physical labor increases risk of damage to touch, vision,
hearing, etc)
Holland's definition of sensory perception - correct answer-The process of recognition and
interpretation of environmental stimuli.
3 components of any sensory experience - correct answer-Reception, perception, reaction
A stroke affecting left hemisphere of the brain results in symptoms on the right side such as
difficulty with speech. - correct answer-A stroke on the right hemisphere has symptoms on
the left side, which includes visual spatial alterations such as loss of half of a visual field or
inattention and neglect, especially to the left side. (Remember that movement and sensation
for one side of the body is controlled by the opposite side of the brain)
Aphasia - correct answer-An impairment of language, affecting the production or
comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to
the brain-most commonly from a stroke, but brain injuries may also arise from head trauma,
from brain tumors, or from infections.
Aphasia - correct answer-Varying degrees of inability to speak, interpret, or understand
language.
Common Balance Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Dizziness and disequilibrium
Common Hearing Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Conductive hearing loss: obstruction,
wax accumulation, tympanic membrane perforation, ear infections, otosclerosis.
Sensorineural hearing loss: exposure to loud noises, ototoxic meds, aging (presbycusis),
acoustic neuroma.
Common Neurological Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Peripheral neuropathy, stroke.
Common Taste Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Xerostomia (decrease in salivary
production that leads to thicker mucous and dry mouth)
Common Visual Sensory Deficits - correct answer-Presbyopia, cataract, dry eyes, glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, infection, inflammation, injury, brain tumor.
Expressive aphasia - correct answer-A motor type of aphasia, the inability to name common
objects or express simple ideas in words or writing. Ex. patient understands a question but is
unable to express an answer.
Factors affecting sensory perception - correct answer-Developmental stage (babies senses)
Culture/Lifestyle/Personality (makes us used to certain smells/sounds, etc.)
Stress Level- determines tolerance to stimuli
Environment- (ex. work involving physical labor increases risk of damage to touch, vision,
hearing, etc)
Holland's definition of sensory perception - correct answer-The process of recognition and
interpretation of environmental stimuli.
