Unit 3 Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Sensation vs. Perception
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Sensation is the detection of stimuli; perception is the interpretation of those stimuli.
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Visual System
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Light enters the eye, focused by the lens, and detected by photoreceptors in the retina.
3
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Color Vision
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Depends on how light wavelengths are interpreted by the brain.
4
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Auditory System
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Sound waves cause vibrations in the ear that are converted into neural signals.
5
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Chemical Senses
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Smell and taste work similarly by detecting chemical molecules.
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Perception
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Active mental process, influenced by experience, context, and prior knowledge.
7
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Object Recognition:
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Gestalt principles like similarity, proximity, and closure help identify objects.
