sensation + perception Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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sensation (left hemis.)
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small details, how we detect energy and encode into neural signals, provides info by activating senses
2
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perception (right hemis.)
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whole picture, how we organize the information we gained
3
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top-down
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form perception, fill in gaps
4
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bottom-up
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5
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weber’s law
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difference threshold grows with magnitude of stimulus (ex: quarter with book vs. envelope demo)
6
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amplitude
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strength of sound, height of wave, loudness
7
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frequency
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number of cycles in given amount, determines pitch
