QUIZ 1. What is the basic definition of transduction? a. It is when a sensory receptor picks up a stimulus. b. It is when a sensed stimulus gets converted into an action potential in a neuron. c. It is when a sensation gets extinguished over time. d. It is when a nerve sends a signal to another nerve. Answer: b. Transduction is when a sensed stimulus gets converted into an action potential in a neuron. 2. What does the sensation of nociception detect? a. Pain b. Body position c. Movement d. Balance Answer: a. The sensation of nociception is the detection of pain. There are specific nociceptors that pick up painful stimuli. 3. What is not a psychological factor that affects perception? a. Motivation b. Stimulus intensity c. Attention d. Past experiences Answer: b. Perception can be based on many different psychological factors, including motivation, attention, and past experiences. Stimulus intensity is a physical factor.
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