Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, emotions, and personality. It is an important subject for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, KPPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, CSS, and PMS.
Which of the following is NOT the case in terms of serial and parallel processing models?
A
The serial processing model is now known to be inadequate, or at least incomplete
B
The serial model has been replaced, at or at least modified, firstly by the parallel processing model and then, most recently, by the recurrent processing model
C
According to the parallel processing model, analysis of different stimulus attributes, such as identity and location, proceeds simultaneously along different pathways, even from the earliest stages
D
According to the parallel processing model, the fact that there are cones and rods in the retina is evidence for multiple mechanisms that extract information in series from the retinal image
Correct Answer:
According to the parallel processing model, the fact that there are cones and rods in the retina is evidence for multiple mechanisms that extract information in series from the retinal image
Which sensory receptor is found in greatest numbers in the skin?
A
Touch receptors
B
Warmth receptors
C
Pressure receptors
D
Pain receptors
Correct Answer:
Pain receptors
The tilt illusion, the luminance contrast effect and the color illusion are examples of what type of contrast effect?
A
Before-effects
B
After-effects
C
Waterfall illusions
D
Perceptual illusions
Correct Answer:
After-effects
Photoreceptors are the______sensitive cells that line the retina.
A
Wide band
B
Narrow band
C
Combination
D
Light
Correct Answer:
Light
Differences thresholds:
A
Occur when we can first detect some stimulus
B
Occur when we can detect the change in the intensity of a stimulus
C
Depend on the energy necessary to stimulate a sensory receptor
D
Are measured in judgmental Normal Differences
Correct Answer:
Occur when we can detect the change in the intensity of a stimulus
The idea that the amount of change in a stimulus necessary to produce a JND is a constant proportion of the stimulus intensity is called:
A
James law
B
The all-or-none principle
C
The law of diminishing returns
D
Weber’s law
Correct Answer:
Weber’s law
Neural circuits of many sensory systems:
A
Respond to specific stimulus patterns
B
Respond to the whole visual field
C
Respond primarily to stationary objects
D
Develop only after birth
Correct Answer:
Respond to specific stimulus patterns
Information processed below the normal level of awareness is called:
A
Adaptive
B
Subnormal
C
Psychophysical
D
Subliminal
Correct Answer:
Subliminal
Brain cells that analyze incoming sensory information into lines, angles, shading, and movement are called:
A
Sight cells
B
Second stage sensors
C
Feature detectors
D
Vision neurons
Correct Answer:
Feature detectors
All of the following are monocular cues for depth perception EXCEPT:
