Chapter 5: Sensing and Perceiving
True or False?
Remember to go beyond just True or False – use these questions as an opportunity to review your knowledge of the topic
Questions
- Linear perspective refers to the fact that when one object overlaps another we perceive it as being closer to us.
- People with blindsight are psychic.
- Umami is a flavour found in MSG.
- The vestibular system is important in enabling us to keep our balance.
- The field of psychophysics was founded by Fechner.
- The retina is a membrane in the upper nasal passage.
- Rods specialize in detecting black, white and gray.
- Sensory adaptation refers to diminished sensitivity after prolonged and constant exposure.
- The moon appears larger when it is near the horizon than when it is seen overhead.
- The middle ear contains six tiny bones.
Answers
- false
- false
- true
- true
- true
- false
- true
- true
- true
- false