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Which process relies primarily on external sensory information?
Which process relies primarily on external sensory information?
What is a mental framework that organizes and interprets information called?
What is a mental framework that organizes and interprets information called?
How do perceptual sets affect our perception?
How do perceptual sets affect our perception?
Which of the following best describes top-down processing?
Which of the following best describes top-down processing?
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How do external factors influence perception?
How do external factors influence perception?
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What principle explains the tendency to perceive a complete figure even when parts are missing?
What principle explains the tendency to perceive a complete figure even when parts are missing?
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Which principle describes the grouping of items that share common features?
Which principle describes the grouping of items that share common features?
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What phenomenon occurs when someone fails to notice a change in their surroundings due to a lack of attention?
What phenomenon occurs when someone fails to notice a change in their surroundings due to a lack of attention?
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Which of the following best describes the cocktail party effect?
Which of the following best describes the cocktail party effect?
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In Gestalt psychology, which principle refers to our tendency to see continuous lines rather than broken ones?
In Gestalt psychology, which principle refers to our tendency to see continuous lines rather than broken ones?
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What does the principle of 'figure and ground' emphasize in perception?
What does the principle of 'figure and ground' emphasize in perception?
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Which Gestalt principle enables us to see distinct shapes emerge from a chaotic image?
Which Gestalt principle enables us to see distinct shapes emerge from a chaotic image?
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What aspect of attention allows individuals to highlight specific information in a distracting environment?
What aspect of attention allows individuals to highlight specific information in a distracting environment?
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Study Notes
Perception and Processing
- Perception is shaped by two key processes: bottom-up and top-down processing
- Bottom-up processing uses external sensory information
- Example: recognizing a song's melody through sensory input
- Top-down processing is influenced by internal prior expectations
- Example: seeing a rabbit shape in a cloud due to a suggestion
Internal Filters of Perception
- Schemas are mental frameworks for organizing and interpreting information
- Example: a child's schema of a dog includes characteristics like four legs and a tail
- Perceptual sets are expectations that influence how the world is perceived
- Example: expecting a particular cloud shape based on prior information
Perceptual Set Example
- A perceptual set example is the difficulty in seeing a seagull or rabbit when you've already perceived the other.
- This is because a prior expectation may impact the subsequent interpretation.
External Influences
- Perceptions are also shaped by external factors like context and cultural experiences
- Environment influences how we perceive things
- Example: conversation in a noisy party vs. a quiet library
- Cultural experiences and expectations also play a crucial role
- Example: peace sign in the U.S. vs. a derogatory gesture in the U.K.
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Explore the intricacies of perception through bottom-up and top-down processing in this quiz. Delve into how internal filters, such as schemas and perceptual sets, shape our perceptions influenced by context and culture. Test your knowledge on these key concepts and examples related to perception.
