What part of the eye hardens as we age, thus causing many to suffer from presbyopia?

a. rods b. cones c. lens d. vitreous humor

A study purportedly conducted by James Vicary teaches us what about the power of subliminal perception and its effect on advertising?

a. Subliminal advertising can profoundly affect a consumer's decision-making process. b. Subliminal advertising affects a consumer's decision-making process but only when it involves comfort foods such as popcorn and soda. c. Subliminal advertising is effective. d. Subliminal advertising was never supported.

Which of the following terms refers to the amplitude of a light wave such as how high or low the wave is?

a. color b. brightness c. pitch d. hue

Which of the following terms refers to the amplitude of a light wave? a. color c. pitch b. brightness d.hue

In making a large pot of chili for a family reunion, you find that you have to add 1 onion to your pot of chili that already has 5 onions mixed in it to notice a difference. According to Weber’s Law, how many onions would you have to add to notice a difference if you are making twice as much chili with 10 onions?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5

The Müller-Lyer illusion occurs more frequently in a. children than adults. b. men than women. c. people living in a Western culture. d. individuals living in poverty.

The Müller-Lyer illusion occurs more frequently in

a. children than adults.             c. people living in a Western culture. b. men than women.                  d. individuals living in poverty.

Explain how sound waves are transmitted through the parts of the ear.

What happens when you walk from the light into a darkened room?

Explain the nature of sound, and describe how it travels through the various parts of the ear.

The crisis of late adulthood, according to Erikson, is

a. identity versus role confusion. b. generativity versus stagnation. c. intimacy versus isolation. d. integrity versus despair.

What part of the eye hardens as we age? a. rods c. lens b. cones d. vitreous humor

You detect the strong smell of cedar when you enter a furniture store. However, after a short while in the store, you no longer can detect the smell. This process is known as

a. sensory adaptation. b. habituation. c. perceptual constancy.You detect the strong smell of cedar when you enter a furniture store. However, after a short while in the store, you no longer can detect the smell. This process is known as

a. sensory adaptation. b. habituation. c. perceptual constancy. d. accommodation.Which of the following terms refers to the amplitude of a light wave such as how high or low the wave is?

a. color b. brightness c. pitch d. hue d. accommodation.

Jessica has suffered a severe blow to the back of her head when she was thrown from her horse. Subsequently, her occipital lobe has been injured. Which of her senses has the highest chance of being affected? a. hearing c. taste and smell b. touch d. vision