Problem 12
Jonas, a retired jet engine mechanic, is 65 years old. Lately he's been experiencing some hearing loss. From what you know about hearing and exposure to loud sounds, what would you predict about Jonas's hearing loss? a. He will have the most trouble hearing lowpitched sounds. b. He will have the most trouble hearing mediumpitched sounds. c. He will have the most trouble hearing highpitched sounds. d. He will most likely be completely deaf.
Problem 13
To date, the most widely accepted theory of pitch perception is ________ theory. a. place b. volley c. frequency d. duplicity
Problem 14
Researchers have argued that our ability to taste sweet flavors is best when the food is placed on the front of our tongues. To test this theory, a researcher randomly selects 20 males and 20 females. The researcher places a sweet food on the front of the males' tongues and on the sides of the females' tongues. The researcher then measures the participants' perception of the sweet flavor. In this study, gender is a _____________ variable. a. independent b. dependent c. confounding d. control
Problem 15
Ultimately, most taste information is processed in the ____________ cortex of the brain. a. somatosensory b. occipital c. temporal d. motor
Problem 16
The fact that men who are exposed to fertile women drink more alcohol than males who are exposed to infertile women is most consistent with the notion that humans possess a(n) ______________ sense. a. vomeronasal b. olfactory c. vestibular d. kinesthetic
Problem 17
Karina goes to a Halloween party where she meets a man who is wearing a monster mask that covers his entire face. Later, when her best friend asks her to describe the man, she describes him as being "goodlooking" even though she never actually saw his face. Which of the following best explains Karina's perception of the man? a. Good continuation b. Closure c. Bottom-up perceptual processing d. Top-down perceptual processing
Problem 18
Mike was in an accident that injured his right eye. Although he'll recover, he must wear an eye patch for the next 2 weeks. During this time, Mike's doctor will not allow him to drive a car. Mike's doctor is most likely concerned with disturbances to Mike's __________. a. vestibular system b. binocular depth cues c. monocular depth cues d. kinesthetic system
Problem 19
In which of the following situations would you be most likely to use bottom-up perceptual processing? a. When viewing a piece of abstract art composed of nothing but paint splatters on a canvas b. When reading your best friend's bad handwriting c. When trying to watch a movie in a crowded theater where your view of the screen is obstructed by the people sitting in front of you d. When reading the daily news on the Internet
