PSYC 2301 Exam 2 ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is described by the concept of perception? - CORRECT ANSWER - how sensory
information is interpreted and consciously experienced
Which type of processing involves the interpretation of sensations and is influenced by available
knowledge, experiences, and thoughts? - CORRECT ANSWER - top-down
What kind of processing is exemplified by the following scenario? Esther's mother offers her a
new dish she's been working on--a raisin-jalapeno quiche. Esther's body responds first: Esther's
eyes the content of the skillet, and smells the mix of raisins, jalapenos, and eggs. Her stomach
churns and she looks away. Feeling disgusted and disappointed, she says "I'm not hungry." -
CORRECT ANSWER - bottom-up processing
Your ears receive sound waves and convert this energy into neural messages that travel to your
brain and are processed as sounds. This is an example of _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - transduction
Derek wants to win the student of the year award so badly that when the name of the award
winner is announced, he is convinced that he hears his name. He stands up and begins to leave
the aisle when his friend grabs his hand. Someone else won the award. This illustrates how
_______________ can affect perception. - CORRECT ANSWER - motivation
Suppose you are watching a movie on a large screen. For a fraction of a second, the words
"Drink Cola" flash on the screen. You do not perceive the words "Drink Cola" because it is
beyond your absolute threshold. In his example, the message "Drink Cola" is an example of
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - a subliminal message
Which state is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory
awareness that is distinct from periods of rest while awake? - CORRECT ANSWER -
sleep
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is described by the concept of perception? - CORRECT ANSWER - how sensory
information is interpreted and consciously experienced
Which type of processing involves the interpretation of sensations and is influenced by available
knowledge, experiences, and thoughts? - CORRECT ANSWER - top-down
What kind of processing is exemplified by the following scenario? Esther's mother offers her a
new dish she's been working on--a raisin-jalapeno quiche. Esther's body responds first: Esther's
eyes the content of the skillet, and smells the mix of raisins, jalapenos, and eggs. Her stomach
churns and she looks away. Feeling disgusted and disappointed, she says "I'm not hungry." -
CORRECT ANSWER - bottom-up processing
Your ears receive sound waves and convert this energy into neural messages that travel to your
brain and are processed as sounds. This is an example of _________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - transduction
Derek wants to win the student of the year award so badly that when the name of the award
winner is announced, he is convinced that he hears his name. He stands up and begins to leave
the aisle when his friend grabs his hand. Someone else won the award. This illustrates how
_______________ can affect perception. - CORRECT ANSWER - motivation
Suppose you are watching a movie on a large screen. For a fraction of a second, the words
"Drink Cola" flash on the screen. You do not perceive the words "Drink Cola" because it is
beyond your absolute threshold. In his example, the message "Drink Cola" is an example of
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - a subliminal message
Which state is marked by relatively low levels of physical activity and reduced sensory
awareness that is distinct from periods of rest while awake? - CORRECT ANSWER -
sleep
