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How do sensation and perception interact to influence our understanding of the world?
How do sensation and perception interact to influence our understanding of the world?
- Sensation and perception are independent processes that do not influence each other.
- Sensation interprets raw sensory data, while perception detects the initial stimuli.
- Perception occurs first by gathering data, which is then filtered by sensation.
- Sensation provides the initial sensory input, which perception then interprets and gives meaning to. (correct)
If someone reports a heightened sensitivity to sweet and umami flavors, which areas of their tongue might have a higher density of taste buds?
If someone reports a heightened sensitivity to sweet and umami flavors, which areas of their tongue might have a higher density of taste buds?
- The taste buds are evenly distributed and can't account for this.
- Primarily the front and back of the tongue. (correct)
- Primarily the center of the tongue.
- Primarily the back and sides of the tongue.
What transformation occurs when an image is projected onto the retina?
What transformation occurs when an image is projected onto the retina?
- The image is inverted and reversed left to right (correct)
- The image is converted into a holographic projection.
- The image is split into two identical halves.
- The image is projected upright and maintains its original orientation.
What is the primary function of the optic chiasm, and what is its structural hallmark?
What is the primary function of the optic chiasm, and what is its structural hallmark?
According to the Opponent Process Theory of Color, what color would you likely perceive after prolonged viewing of yellow, and why?
According to the Opponent Process Theory of Color, what color would you likely perceive after prolonged viewing of yellow, and why?
In which Gestalt principle would your brain group a series of dots that are close together, and how does this principle aid visual perception?
In which Gestalt principle would your brain group a series of dots that are close together, and how does this principle aid visual perception?
Which depth cue relies most on the relative movement of objects in our visual field as we move, and how does it function?
Which depth cue relies most on the relative movement of objects in our visual field as we move, and how does it function?
How does the Ponzo illusion trick our perception of size, and which depth cue(s) contribute to this effect?
How does the Ponzo illusion trick our perception of size, and which depth cue(s) contribute to this effect?
What physiological changes occur during dark adaptation that improve vision in low light, and how does this differ from light adaptation?
What physiological changes occur during dark adaptation that improve vision in low light, and how does this differ from light adaptation?
If a person can only perceive electromagnetic waves with wavelengths between 450 nm and 650 nm, what implications does this have for their color vision?
If a person can only perceive electromagnetic waves with wavelengths between 450 nm and 650 nm, what implications does this have for their color vision?
Flashcards
Sensation vs. Perception
Sensation vs. Perception
Sensation is the process of detecting stimuli via sensory receptors, while perception is the brain's interpretation of these signals.
Four Taste Bud Groups
Four Taste Bud Groups
The four basic taste bud groups detect sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes.
Retinal Image Display
Retinal Image Display
Images are projected onto the retina upside down and reversed. The brain corrects this.
Optic Chiasm
Optic Chiasm
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Opponent Process Theory
Opponent Process Theory
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Gestalt Principles
Gestalt Principles
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Depth Perception
Depth Perception
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Illusions
Illusions
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Dark vs. Light Adaptation
Dark vs. Light Adaptation
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Visible Spectrum
Visible Spectrum
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Study Notes
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Sensation is the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.
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Perception is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.
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Sensation and perception influence each other, with perception being built on sensory input and sensation being influenced by our expectations and context.
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The four taste bud groups detect:
- Sweetness
- Sourness
- Saltiness
- Bitterness
- Umami
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Images are displayed on the retina upside down and reversed.
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The lens of the eye focuses light rays onto the retina, creating this inverted image.
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The brain then interprets this image and perceives the scene correctly.
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The optic chiasm is an X-shaped structure formed by the crossing of the optic nerves in the brain.
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It is located at the base of the brain, just anterior to the pituitary gland.
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Axons from the nasal sides of each retina cross over to the opposite side of the brain at the optic chiasm.
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This crossover allows information from the visual field to be processed in the contralateral hemisphere of the brain.
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The opponent-process theory of color vision states that color perception is controlled by three opposing systems:
- Blue vs. Yellow
- Red vs. Green
- Black vs. White
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Activation of one member of the pair inhibits the other.
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Gestalt principles are rules that describe how the human brain organizes visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied. These include:
- Proximity: Elements that are close together are perceived as a group.
- Similarity: Elements that are similar in appearance (e.g., color, shape, size) are perceived as a group.
- Reversible Figure: The organization of foreground and background can be switched
- Closure: The brain fills in gaps to create a complete, whole object.
- Continuity: Elements arranged on a line or curve are perceived as a group.
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Depth perception is ability to perceive the relative distance of objects in one's visual field
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Common illusions exploit perceptual principles to create distortions in how we perceive reality.
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Dark adaptation is the process by which the eyes become more sensitive to light in low illumination.
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Light adaptation is the process by which the eyes become less sensitive to light in high illumination.
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Dark adaptation involves the regeneration of rhodopsin in rods, while light adaptation involves the bleaching of pigments in rods and cones.
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The visible spectrum is the range of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.
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It typically ranges from wavelengths of about 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).
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Humans can see light within this range, perceiving different wavelengths as different colors.
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