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What is the definition of perception in cognition psychology?
What is the definition of perception in cognition psychology?
What type of processing involves the influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception?
What type of processing involves the influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception?
What is the term for the identification of specific features or characteristics in sensory information?
What is the term for the identification of specific features or characteristics in sensory information?
What type of perception involves the processing of raw sensory data from the environment?
What type of perception involves the processing of raw sensory data from the environment?
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What factor influences perception by selective focus on certain aspects of the environment?
What factor influences perception by selective focus on certain aspects of the environment?
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What theory of perception suggests that perception is an active construction of reality based on prior knowledge and expectations?
What theory of perception suggests that perception is an active construction of reality based on prior knowledge and expectations?
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What is an example of a cognitive bias that can influence perception?
What is an example of a cognitive bias that can influence perception?
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What is an application of perception in cognition psychology in terms of design and ergonomics?
What is an application of perception in cognition psychology in terms of design and ergonomics?
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Perception in Cognition Psychology
Definition
- Perception: the process of interpreting and understanding sensory information from the environment
Key Concepts
- Bottom-up processing: analysis of sensory information from individual components to the whole
- Top-down processing: influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception
- Feature extraction: identification of specific features or characteristics in sensory information
Types of Perception
- Sensory perception: processing of raw sensory data from the environment (e.g. visual, auditory, tactile)
- Cognitive perception: interpretation and understanding of sensory information in context
Factors Influencing Perception
- Attention: selective focus on certain aspects of the environment
- Motivation: emotional and motivational states can influence perception
- Past experiences: prior knowledge and experiences can shape perception
- Context: environmental and social factors can influence perception
Theories of Perception
- Constructivist theory: perception is an active construction of reality based on prior knowledge and expectations
- Ecological theory: perception is a direct and immediate process, influenced by the environment
- Gibson's affordance theory: perception is influenced by the possibilities for action provided by the environment
Illusions and Biases
- Optical illusions: misinterpretations of visual information
- Cognitive biases: systematic errors in perception and judgment (e.g. confirmation bias, anchoring bias)
Applications of Perception in Cognition Psychology
- Design and ergonomics: understanding perception to create user-friendly and efficient designs
- Advertising and marketing: influencing perception to shape consumer behavior
- Clinical psychology: understanding perception in relation to psychological disorders and interventions
Perception in Cognition Psychology
Definition and Key Concepts
- Perception is the process of interpreting and understanding sensory information from the environment
- Bottom-up processing: analysis of sensory information from individual components to the whole
- Top-down processing: influence of prior knowledge and expectations on perception
- Feature extraction: identification of specific features or characteristics in sensory information
Types of Perception
- Sensory perception: processing of raw sensory data from the environment (e.g. visual, auditory, tactile)
- Cognitive perception: interpretation and understanding of sensory information in context
Factors Influencing Perception
- Attention: selective focus on certain aspects of the environment
- Motivation: emotional and motivational states can influence perception
- Past experiences: prior knowledge and experiences can shape perception
- Context: environmental and social factors can influence perception
Theories of Perception
- Constructivist theory: perception is an active construction of reality based on prior knowledge and expectations
- Ecological theory: perception is a direct and immediate process, influenced by the environment
- Gibson's affordance theory: perception is influenced by the possibilities for action provided by the environment
Illusions and Biases
- Optical illusions: misinterpretations of visual information
- Cognitive biases: systematic errors in perception and judgment (e.g. confirmation bias, anchoring bias)
Applications of Perception
- Design and ergonomics: understanding perception to create user-friendly and efficient designs
- Advertising and marketing: influencing perception to shape consumer behavior
- Clinical psychology: understanding perception in relation to psychological disorders and interventions
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Test your understanding of perception in cognition psychology, including bottom-up and top-down processing, feature extraction, and more. Learn how we interpret and understand sensory information from our environment.
