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Cognition refers only to the processes of memory and perception.
Cognition refers only to the processes of memory and perception.
False (B)
Attention plays a critical role in the conscious perception of information from the external environment.
Attention plays a critical role in the conscious perception of information from the external environment.
True (A)
Working memory and long-term memory are identical processes that store information.
Working memory and long-term memory are identical processes that store information.
False (B)
Unconscious perception does not require attention to process external information.
Unconscious perception does not require attention to process external information.
Perception is merely a direct reproduction of the external environment.
Perception is merely a direct reproduction of the external environment.
Cognitive functions only allow us to understand information and not to interact with the world.
Cognitive functions only allow us to understand information and not to interact with the world.
All types of information, including tactile, can be processed in working memory.
All types of information, including tactile, can be processed in working memory.
Cognitive processes interact independently without affecting each other.
Cognitive processes interact independently without affecting each other.
Manipulating information in working memory can only occur with verbal data.
Manipulating information in working memory can only occur with verbal data.
Once something is perceived, it can be stored in long-term memory for future use.
Once something is perceived, it can be stored in long-term memory for future use.
A lesion at the kinotopsia level can lead to perceiving smooth motion instead of a series of static images.
A lesion at the kinotopsia level can lead to perceiving smooth motion instead of a series of static images.
Optic ataxia affects the ability to recognize objects but not the ability to code space and distances.
Optic ataxia affects the ability to recognize objects but not the ability to code space and distances.
The primary visual cortex is essential for viewing objects.
The primary visual cortex is essential for viewing objects.
Ninety percent of the thalamic fibers project to the extrastriate visual cortex.
Ninety percent of the thalamic fibers project to the extrastriate visual cortex.
The primary visual cortex is fundamental for conscious vision.
The primary visual cortex is fundamental for conscious vision.
Fast pathways from the thalamus are primarily responsible for analyzing visual stimuli related to conscious thought.
Fast pathways from the thalamus are primarily responsible for analyzing visual stimuli related to conscious thought.
A lesion affecting the dorsal route can impair interaction with objects in terms of space and distances.
A lesion affecting the dorsal route can impair interaction with objects in terms of space and distances.
Unconscious coding of visual information occurs before conscious perception.
Unconscious coding of visual information occurs before conscious perception.
All pathways from the thalamus to the visual cortex are slow.
All pathways from the thalamus to the visual cortex are slow.
The ability to respond rapidly to dangerous stimuli is an evolutionary advantage.
The ability to respond rapidly to dangerous stimuli is an evolutionary advantage.
The primary sensory cortex and the primary motor cortex are responsible for integrating multiple types of information.
The primary sensory cortex and the primary motor cortex are responsible for integrating multiple types of information.
Polymodal cortices are mainly related to basic sensory functions.
Polymodal cortices are mainly related to basic sensory functions.
Visual perception includes a straightforward reproduction of the external world.
Visual perception includes a straightforward reproduction of the external world.
Lesions in the temporal lobe can lead to visual agnosia, the inability to recognize objects.
Lesions in the temporal lobe can lead to visual agnosia, the inability to recognize objects.
The fusiform face area is located in the parahippocampal gyrus.
The fusiform face area is located in the parahippocampal gyrus.
Achromatopsia results from lesions in the V4 region, affecting color perception.
Achromatopsia results from lesions in the V4 region, affecting color perception.
Semantic information is sufficient for object recognition without any perceptual information.
Semantic information is sufficient for object recognition without any perceptual information.
Associative agnosia allows patients to recognize objects but struggle with perceiving their features.
Associative agnosia allows patients to recognize objects but struggle with perceiving their features.
The dorsal route primarily processes information regarding the shape of objects.
The dorsal route primarily processes information regarding the shape of objects.
Integration of information by polymodal neurons is crucial for visual perception.
Integration of information by polymodal neurons is crucial for visual perception.
Flashcards
Cognition
Cognition
The mental processes that allow us to interact with our environment.
Perception
Perception
The ability to gather information about the world through our senses.
Attention
Attention
The top-down control over the information we receive from our senses.
Working Memory
Working Memory
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Long-Term Memory
Long-Term Memory
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Praxis
Praxis
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Perception
Perception
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Unconscious Perception
Unconscious Perception
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Executive Functions
Executive Functions
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Mental Representation
Mental Representation
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Polymodal cortices
Polymodal cortices
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Visual Perception
Visual Perception
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Visual Cortex
Visual Cortex
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Ventral Stream
Ventral Stream
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Fusiform Face Area (FFA)
Fusiform Face Area (FFA)
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Parahippocampal Place Area (PPA)
Parahippocampal Place Area (PPA)
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Visual Agnosia
Visual Agnosia
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Apperceptive Agnosia
Apperceptive Agnosia
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Associative Agnosia
Associative Agnosia
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Dorsal Stream
Dorsal Stream
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Kinotopsia
Kinotopsia
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Optic Ataxia
Optic Ataxia
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Primary Visual Cortex
Primary Visual Cortex
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Unconscious Vision
Unconscious Vision
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Extrastriate Visual Cortex
Extrastriate Visual Cortex
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Slow Visual Pathway
Slow Visual Pathway
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Fast Visual Pathway
Fast Visual Pathway
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Reflexive Responses to Emotional Signals
Reflexive Responses to Emotional Signals
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Unconscious Analysis of Visual Stimuli
Unconscious Analysis of Visual Stimuli
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Study Notes
Cognition and Cognitive Functions
- Cognition and cognitive functions are the mental processes enabling interaction with the external environment.
- Cognitive processes represent specific aspects of the external world.
Perception
- Perception is the process of acquiring and representing environmental information via the senses.
- Perception is a reconstruction, not a reproduction, of the external world.
- Conscious perception requires attention to sensory information.
- Attention acts as a top-down control on external stimuli.
- Unconscious perception also exists.
- Working with perceived information involves mental representations and manipulation using working memory.
- Working memory enables short-term information processing.
- Long-term memory stores perceived information for longer durations.
- Perceived information allows action, interaction, and programming of actions.
Hierarchical Organization of Perception
- Primary sensory and motor cortices process single types of information.
- Polymodal cortices integrate multiple sensory inputs, crucial for higher-order cognition.
- Integration of diverse information is essential for most actions.
Visual Perception
- Visual perception reconstructs the external world, rather than replicating it.
- Example: Squares A & B, perceived as different colors despite identical physical properties.
- Right visual cortex processes left visual field and vice versa.
- Optic radiation lesions lead to visual field deficits (quadrantanopia, hemianopia).
- Primary visual cortex alone cannot provide meaningful visual perception.
- Visual information reaches the visual cortex, then the ventral and dorsal routes.
- Ventral route (temporal lobe) supports object recognition.
- Dorsal route (parietal lobe) supports location/movement processing.
- Polymodal neurons in the temporal lobe integrate stimuli for object recognition.
- Examples of object recognition regions include FFA (fusiform face area) and PPA (parahippocampal place area).
- Lesions in V4 lead to achromatopsia (loss of color perception), but other features may be perceived.
- Impaired temporal lobe (tumor) causes visual agnosia (inability to recognize objects)
Object Recognition Mechanisms
- Multiple factors (shape, color, orientation, memory, etc.) contribute to object recognition.
- Apperceptive agnosia: Difficulty differentiating shape, orientation, color leading to inability to recognize an object.
- Patients have difficulty copying or consistently reproducing objects.
- Semantic information (context, uses, etc.) is also crucial for object recognition (but not always sufficient).
- Associative agnosia: inability to associate recognized visual stimuli with their meaning (despite correct perception of features).
Dorsal Stream
- The dorsal stream (parietal lobe) processes object location and movement (how and where).
- Kinotopsia: impaired motion perception, seeing a series of static images.
- Optic ataxia: difficulty reaching for objects due to poor spatial coding.
Subcortical Pathway (Unconscious Vision)
- Primary visual cortex is not always required for object perception.
- Information from the thalamus can also project to extrastriate visual areas (10% of fibers).
- Subcortical pathways enable rapid, reflexive responses to emotional (survival-related) stimuli.
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Explore the essential cognitive functions and processes that facilitate interaction with the world around us. This quiz delves into perception, attention, and the roles of working and long-term memory in processing sensory information. Understand how these mental processes contribute to our understanding and actions.
