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Unit 3 FRQ: Sensation and Perception

Psychologists who study the processes of sensation and perception often describe why we do perceive some stimuli, but equally important is the study of why we do not perceive some stimuli.

Question 1

Short answer

Use the term 'change blindness' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

Question 2

Short answer

Use the term 'inattentional blindness' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

Question 3

Short answer

Use the term 'absolute threshold' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

Question 4

Short answer

Use the term 'difference threshold' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

Question 5

Short answer

Use the term 'blind spot' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

Question 6

Short answer

Use the term 'sensorineural hearing loss' to explain why we sometimes fail to perceive stimuli.

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