Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception
Fill in the blank



1.  

At the _____________, a stimulus can be detected 50% of the time.



2.  

The __________ is the colored part of the eye containing a muscle which changes the size of the pupil.



3.  

The __________ adjusts its shape in order to focus on different objects at different distances.



4.  

The disorder ____________ occurs when fluid builds up in the eye, causes damage to the optic nerve, and loss of vision.



5.  

The frequency of vibrations determines the __________ of the sound you hear.



6.  

Sensation is to __________ as perception is to _________.



7.  

For _______________, the unit of measurement of is the Hertz.



8.  

The ______________ has the most numerous receptors.



9.  

Distortion in _____________ results in optical illusions.



10.  

_____________ is our our general method for dealing with the environment.

Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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