Sensation And Perception Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is sensation?
A
Process by which sensory organs detect physical stimuli (e.g., light, sound); raw data sent to brain.
2
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What is perception?
A
Interpretation of sensory input; shaped by experience, culture, expectations.
3
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What is transduction?
A
Conversion of physical stimuli into neural signals (e.g., light → retina).
4
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What does the human eye include?
A
Includes cornea, pupil, iris, lens, retina, fovea, optic nerve.
