Exam 2

Question 1

Why are Cognitive Psychologist interested in perception?

Answer 1

because cognition is presumed to be a consequence of external events, sensory detection is influenced by previous experiences, and knowledge about sensory experience may tell us how information is abstracted at the cognitive level.

Question 2

What is sensation?

Answer 2

it refers to the relationship between the physical world and its detection through the sensory system.

Question 3

What is perception?

Answer 3

involves higher-order cognition in the interpretation of sensory signals.

Question 4

When do illusions occur?

Answer 4

when one’s perception of reality is different from “reality.” Illusions are often caused by expectations based on past experiences.

Question 5

What does the perceptual process consist of?

Answer 5

detection and interpretation of reality as determined by the stimulus sensed, the structure of the sensory system and brain, and previous knowledge

Question 6

What are studies of perceptual span trying to deduce?

Answer 6

the basic question of how much we can experience from a brief exposure