Experimental Psychology: Effects and Interactions
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What does a main effect represent in an experimental study?

  • The combined effect of all independent variables.
  • The overall outcome without manipulation of independent variables.
  • The effect of one independent variable while ignoring the others. (correct)
  • The variable that is influenced by others.

    • How can interaction effects between variables be best described?

  • Main effects are always higher than interaction effects.
  • The effect of one variable is consistent across all levels of another variable.
  • Interaction effects do not depend on any variables.
  • The effect of one variable alters based on the level of another variable. (correct)

    • What is the effect of increased sleep on exam grades as indicated by main effects?

  • Increased sleep has no effect on exam grades.
  • The effect of increased sleep depends on study time.
  • Increased sleep generally leads to higher exam grades. (correct)
  • Increased sleep typically results in lower exam grades.

    • In the study of sleep and study time, when will study time NOT affect the exam grade?

    <p>When sleep is at a low level. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about different effects of study time on exam grades related to sleep?

    <p>The relationship between study time and grades varies based on sleep levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of top-down processing in perception?

    <p>To help interpret sensory information using prior knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of perceptual organization emphasizes grouping based on closeness?

    <p>Principle of proximity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The law of pragnanz in Gestalt psychology suggests that perception favors which type of forms?

    <p>Simple and symmetric forms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the bottom-up processing of perception?

    <p>Based on fast and automatic processing of incoming information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is template matching in the context of visual perception?

    <p>Matching incoming stimuli to a stored representation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor can influence categorical perception of sounds in languages?

    <p>The familiarity of the speaker with sounds from foreign languages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study by Boutonnet et al. (2013), what was observed in English speakers compared to Spanish speakers regarding cup and mug recognition?

    <p>English speakers had a strong response to the deviant object. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phonemic restoration refer to in auditory perception?

    <p>Reconstruction of missing speech sounds from context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of visual mismatch negativity is used to measure what type of response?

    <p>Perceptual deviance between rare and frequent objects. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge arises from defining what constitutes a 'feature' in perception?

    <p>Defining a feature without clear parameters can be complex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do categorical labels play in perceptual processes?

    <p>Labels help to more quickly discriminate between stimuli. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the active participation in perception according to top-down processing?

    <p>Expectations help to organize and interpret stimuli. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does recognition by components suggest in object perception?

    <p>Understanding comes from recognizing parts to infer the whole. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can perception be influenced by language, according to the Whorf hypothesis?

    <p>Languages create distinct categorizations that warp perception. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of language in object perception, as explained in the provided text?

    <p>Language has a significant impact on how humans perceive objects, particularly when different languages use distinct labels for the same object. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prototype matching model of perception suggests that:

    <p>Perceived objects can vary from the prototype as long as they share sufficient features. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Posner and Keele's (1968) experiment, the participants' ability to classify prototypes in the second phase, even though they had not seen them before, highlights the importance of:

    <p>The influence of past experiences on perception. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word superiority effect demonstrates that:

    <p>Contextual information can influence the perception of individual letters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the model of word recognition proposed by McClelland and Rumelhart (1981), the influence of a word on letter detection depends on:

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    In McClelland and Rumelhart's (1981) model of activation of letters and words, how do words influence the activation of other words?

    <p>Words inhibit each other to prevent multiple words from being activated simultaneously. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phenomenon of composite faces, where individuals cannot perceive that the top half of two different faces is identical, suggests that:

    <p>Face perception is a holistic process, processing the whole face rather than its individual components. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prosopagnosia, a condition that impairs face recognition, typically results from:

    <p>Damage to specific brain regions involved in face processing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Direct perception theory, as proposed by Gibson, disagrees with other models of perception by:

    <p>Asserting that the proximal stimulus is sufficient for perception without requiring cognitive processes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of perceptual invariance suggests that:

    <p>The information needed for perception remains constant within the environment, despite changes in the stimulus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Independent Variable

    The variable manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.

    Dependent Variable

    The outcome variable that is measured in response to changes in the independent variable.

    Main Effect

    The effect of one independent variable while ignoring others in an experiment.

    Interaction

    When the effect of one variable depends on the level of another variable.

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    Effect Modulation

    How one variable's effect can change based on the level of another variable.

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    Top-down processing

    Using context and expectations to interpret sensory information.

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    Sensation vs Perception

    Sensation is receiving stimuli; perception is interpreting them.

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    Figure-ground organization

    Distinguishing between an object (figure) and its background.

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    Gestalt principles

    Rules describing how we perceive objects as organized wholes.

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    Law of Pragnanz

    We tend to perceive the simplest and most stable shapes.

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    Bottom-up processing

    Building perception from sensory input without prior knowledge.

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    Template matching

    Identifying stimuli by comparing to stored templates.

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    Recognition by components

    Identifying objects by their basic features or components.

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    Categorical perception

    Ability to perceive distinct categories in continuous stimuli.

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    Phonemic restoration

    Filling in missing sounds in speech using context clues.

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    Perceptual warping

    Perception influenced by language categories.

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    Visual mismatch negativity

    Brain response to different rare and frequent objects.

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    Effects of language on perception

    Language categories alter the way we perceive stimuli.

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    Neisser's visual search task

    Study demonstrating feature detection in letter recognition.

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    Boutonnet's research

    Study showing how language affects object perception in different cultures.

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    Language Influence on Perception

    Language affects how we perceive and categorize objects, e.g., 'cup' vs. 'mug'.

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    Prototype Matching

    Perception involves matching objects to an idealized prototype, allowing for variability.

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    Posner and Keele Study

    Participants categorized distorted images based on unseen prototypes, showing strong recognition patterns.

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    Word Superiority Effect

    Letters are recognized better when part of a word due to contextual cues.

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    Activation of Letters and Words

    Letters activate potential words; words can inhibit alternatives, refining recognition.

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    Holistic Face Perception

    Facial recognition is a holistic process where whole faces are perceived, not just features.

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    Prosopagnosia

    Difficulty recognizing faces despite having intact object recognition abilities, often from brain damage.

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    Direct Perception

    The view that no cognitive processes are needed to interpret perceptual images; information is inherent.

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    Perceptual Invariance

    Certain aspects of stimuli remain constant, providing all needed information for perception.

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    Study Notes

    Experimental Findings

    • Experimental studies investigate how independent variables (manipulated factors) influence dependent variables (outcomes).
    • An example would be studying how different amounts of sleep and study time affect exam grades.
    • Main effects examine the impact of one independent variable, ignoring the other.
    • Interactions are common, where the effect of one variable depends on the level of another.
    • An example of an interaction would be how the effect of study time on grades differs if someone got 4 hours of sleep versus 8 hours.

    Interactions

    • The effect of one variable is contingent on another variable.
    • The effect of one factor is modified by another variable.
    • The effect of study time on grades depends on how much sleep a person gets.
    • More study time leads to better grades when sleep is adequate, but not when sleep is inadequate.

    Main Effects

    • Main effects describe the effect of a variable irrespective of another variable's impact.
    • Regarding sleep and study time, a main effect of sleep might indicate more sleep leads to higher grades.
    • A main effect of study time suggests more study time leads to better grades.

    Visualizing Interactions

    • The effect of one variable (e.g., study time) is different across various levels of another variable (e.g., sleep).

    Top-Down Processing in Perception

    • Top-down processing uses contextual information and knowledge to interpret sensory input.
    • This process influences how we understand incoming sensory data.
    • Top-down processing attaches meaning to sensory input, affecting perception.

    Visual Perception Process

    • Proximal stimulus formation.
    • Meaningful interpretation of that stimulus.
    • Recognition and understanding of the object.
    • Cognitive processes influence the process.

    Active Participation in Perception

    • Top-down processes in perception play an essential role.
    • Organizing stimuli into coherent patterns, identifying objects and backgrounds, and recognizing wholes.
    • Interpreting stimuli as wholes is an important aspect of perception.

    Gestalt Principles of Perceptual Organization

    • Perceiving objects as wholes rather than as separate parts is characteristic of Gestalt principles.
    • Gestalt principles are guided by unconscious processes.
    • These principles adhere to the law of prägnanz, selecting organizations that offer the simplest and most stable form.

    Bottom-Up Processes

    • Bottom-up processes rely on receiving and synthesizing information directly from stimuli to create perceptions.
    • These processes are fast-acting and automatic.
    • Bottom-up processing usually involves a sequential, stage-like approach.
    • These processes can sometimes be influenced by top-down processing.

    Pattern Recognition

    • Template matching compares incoming patterns with stored templates to find a match.
    • Recognition by components (RBC) proposes we recognize objects by recognizing their parts (geons).
    • Recognizing letters by identifying features is a way of interpreting stimuli.
    • Recognizing phonemes involves recognizing feature variations of sounds.

    Categorical Perception

    • Categorical perception implies top-down processing influences what we see and hear.
    • Experience tunes our perception to distinctions pertinent to our language.

    Phonemic Restoration

    • A perceptual illusion where missing speech sounds are heard despite being replaced by nonspeech sounds (e.g., a cough in speech).
    • Demonstrates top-down processing compensating for noisy input.

    Effects of Language on Perception

    • Language shapes perception.
    • Similar stimuli are perceived as more similar when they fall under the same verbal category.

    Measuring Visual Discrimination

    • Visual mismatch negativity identifies responses to unusual objects compared to typical ones.

    Categorical Perception of Objects Influenced by Language

    • A comparison between English (different words for cups and mugs) and Spanish (one word for both) speakers illustrates how language influences object perception.
    • English speakers discriminate between mugs and cups more perceptually, whereas Spanish speakers treat them more similarly.

    Prototype Matching

    • Perception involves matching incoming stimuli to an idealized representation (prototype).
    • Variations between the input and the prototype are acceptable.
    • Matching to a prototype rather than a specific feature allows for diversity in perception.

    Word Superiority Effect

    • Letters are more easily recognized when part of a meaningful word.
    • Context influences the perception of individual letters.

    Models of Word Recognition

    • The McClelland and Rumelhart (1981) model combines top-down and bottom-up processing for word recognition.
    • Contextual influences (e.g., word functions) either aid or hinder letter identification.

    Face Perception

    • Face perception is a holistic process, where the whole face is seen all at once and not broken into its constituent parts.

    Prosopagnosia

    • Brain damage can cause prosopagnosia, where facial recognition is impaired.
    • Object recognition abilities may remain intact, though recognizing faces might not be.

    Direct Perception

    • Direct perception (Gibson) postulates that the proximal image provides all required information for recognition, thus minimizing the necessity of cognitive interpretation.
    • Perceived objects' affordances are salient environmental properties.

    Perceptual Invariance

    • Perceptual invariance refers to aspects of stimuli that remain consistent, allowing for inferences.
    • Organisms perceive objects’ affordances (actions an object permits).

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    Explore the intricacies of experimental psychology in this quiz focusing on how independent variables influence dependent variables. Understand the concepts of main effects and interactions through engaging examples. Test your knowledge on the relationship between study time, sleep, and exam performance.

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