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What does selective attention primarily involve?
What does selective attention primarily involve?
- Absorbing all stimuli available in the environment
- Choosing one sensory channel and ignoring others (correct)
- Increasing perception of unimportant stimuli
- Focusing on all sensory inputs simultaneously
Which concept explains the viewing of different objects as having the same properties under certain conditions?
Which concept explains the viewing of different objects as having the same properties under certain conditions?
- Change Blindness
- Selective Attention
- Inattentional Blindness
- Perceptual Constancy (correct)
In dichotic listening experiments, what can be accurately recalled by participants?
In dichotic listening experiments, what can be accurately recalled by participants?
- Only the message delivered to the attended ear (correct)
- Background noise from headphones
- A summary of all messages received
- Messages delivered to both ears
What is described by the failure to notice changes in a visual stimulus?
What is described by the failure to notice changes in a visual stimulus?
What phenomenon often leads people to believe in the existence of ESP?
What phenomenon often leads people to believe in the existence of ESP?
Myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by which of the following conditions?
Myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by which of the following conditions?
How does the lens of the eye aid in vision?
How does the lens of the eye aid in vision?
What is the primary purpose of the cornea in the eye?
What is the primary purpose of the cornea in the eye?
What is the primary function of rods in the retina?
What is the primary function of rods in the retina?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology explains our tendency to see patterns in objects close to each other?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology explains our tendency to see patterns in objects close to each other?
Which type of processing is related to understanding perceptions based on prior knowledge or expectations?
Which type of processing is related to understanding perceptions based on prior knowledge or expectations?
How does the Trichromatic Theory explain color vision?
How does the Trichromatic Theory explain color vision?
What phenomenon describes our ability to perceive objects as stable despite changes in sensory input?
What phenomenon describes our ability to perceive objects as stable despite changes in sensory input?
Which of the following represents the absence of rods and cones in the visual field?
Which of the following represents the absence of rods and cones in the visual field?
What principle of Gestalt psychology emphasizes the tendency to perceive complete shapes even when they are not fully represented?
What principle of Gestalt psychology emphasizes the tendency to perceive complete shapes even when they are not fully represented?
What type of psychological principle involves the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others?
What type of psychological principle involves the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others?
What is the difference between Bottom-Up Processing and Top-Down Processing?
What is the difference between Bottom-Up Processing and Top-Down Processing?
What does Perceptual Constancy allow us to do?
What does Perceptual Constancy allow us to do?
Which of the following best describes Selective Attention?
Which of the following best describes Selective Attention?
What does the concept of Perceptual Set imply?
What does the concept of Perceptual Set imply?
Which scenario best illustrates Top-Down Processing?
Which scenario best illustrates Top-Down Processing?
How does an increase in the Signal-to-Noise Ratio affect perception?
How does an increase in the Signal-to-Noise Ratio affect perception?
In the context of psychophysics, what does the term Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refer to?
In the context of psychophysics, what does the term Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refer to?
What role does Parallel Processing play in perception?
What role does Parallel Processing play in perception?
What is the primary function of sense receptors in sensory systems?
What is the primary function of sense receptors in sensory systems?
Which of the following statements about sensory adaptation is true?
Which of the following statements about sensory adaptation is true?
What does Weber's Law explain about the Just Noticeable Difference (JND)?
What does Weber's Law explain about the Just Noticeable Difference (JND)?
In psychophysics, what does the term 'absolute threshold' refer to?
In psychophysics, what does the term 'absolute threshold' refer to?
What is meant by the term 'signal-to-noise ratio' in sensory perception?
What is meant by the term 'signal-to-noise ratio' in sensory perception?
Which of the following best describes parallel processing?
Which of the following best describes parallel processing?
Which element does perception depend on according to the components of perception?
Which element does perception depend on according to the components of perception?
What is the role of top-down processing in perception?
What is the role of top-down processing in perception?
What is the key characteristic of inattentional blindness?
What is the key characteristic of inattentional blindness?
How does change blindness manifest in visual perception?
How does change blindness manifest in visual perception?
What is the main role of photopigments in the retina?
What is the main role of photopigments in the retina?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology describes the tendency to perceive disconnected elements as a single group?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology describes the tendency to perceive disconnected elements as a single group?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to see distant objects clearly?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to see distant objects clearly?
Which type of cones are primarily responsible for detecting short wavelengths of light?
Which type of cones are primarily responsible for detecting short wavelengths of light?
Which of the following is a pair of opponent colors according to the Opponent Process Theory?
Which of the following is a pair of opponent colors according to the Opponent Process Theory?
What function does the lens of the eye serve in visual perception?
What function does the lens of the eye serve in visual perception?
How do cones and rods differ in their function?
How do cones and rods differ in their function?
What type of color blindness involves the absence or reduction of two types of cones?
What type of color blindness involves the absence or reduction of two types of cones?
In the context of perceptual sets, what do these concepts primarily illustrate?
In the context of perceptual sets, what do these concepts primarily illustrate?
What is dark adaptation in the context of vision?
What is dark adaptation in the context of vision?
What does the term 'blind spot' refer to in the visual field?
What does the term 'blind spot' refer to in the visual field?
What is an example of a phenomenon that leads to the belief in extrasensory perception (ESP)?
What is an example of a phenomenon that leads to the belief in extrasensory perception (ESP)?
Which monocular cue involves an object blocking the view of another object that is farther away?
Which monocular cue involves an object blocking the view of another object that is farther away?
Which cells in the visual cortex are responsible for detecting lines and edges?
Which cells in the visual cortex are responsible for detecting lines and edges?
What characterizes selective attention in cognitive processes?
What characterizes selective attention in cognitive processes?
How does binocular disparity contribute to depth perception?
How does binocular disparity contribute to depth perception?
Which cue provides information for depth perception primarily through the size of an object in relation to distance?
Which cue provides information for depth perception primarily through the size of an object in relation to distance?
Which of the following describes the term 'bottleneck theory' in attention?
Which of the following describes the term 'bottleneck theory' in attention?
Which of the following best describes Trichromatic Theory?
Which of the following best describes Trichromatic Theory?
Which factor is critical in the process of figure-ground segregation?
Which factor is critical in the process of figure-ground segregation?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to see colors due to genetic abnormalities affecting cone types?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to see colors due to genetic abnormalities affecting cone types?
What is the characteristic visual acuity threshold for individuals classified as blind?
What is the characteristic visual acuity threshold for individuals classified as blind?
What is the main concept that suggests attention acts as a filter for sensory information?
What is the main concept that suggests attention acts as a filter for sensory information?
Which phenomenon describes the failure to see an object in plain sight due to focused attention elsewhere?
Which phenomenon describes the failure to see an object in plain sight due to focused attention elsewhere?
Which condition occurs when the cornea is too flat, causing distant objects to be seen more clearly than near ones?
Which condition occurs when the cornea is too flat, causing distant objects to be seen more clearly than near ones?
What type of processing allows us to perceive objects as constant despite changes in stimuli?
What type of processing allows us to perceive objects as constant despite changes in stimuli?
The process through which we predict events before they occur, potentially through paranormal means, is known as what?
The process through which we predict events before they occur, potentially through paranormal means, is known as what?
What is the function of the lens in the human eye?
What is the function of the lens in the human eye?
Which theory relates to the tendency to believe that coincidences are more common than they actually are?
Which theory relates to the tendency to believe that coincidences are more common than they actually are?
What is the approximate number of people required in a group before the likelihood of two individuals sharing a birthday exceeds 50 percent?
What is the approximate number of people required in a group before the likelihood of two individuals sharing a birthday exceeds 50 percent?
What is primarily responsible for converting light into neural activity in the eye?
What is primarily responsible for converting light into neural activity in the eye?
Which cells in the retina are responsible for seeing in low light conditions?
Which cells in the retina are responsible for seeing in low light conditions?
What is the function of photopigments in the retina?
What is the function of photopigments in the retina?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology describes our perception of incomplete figures as whole objects?
Which principle of Gestalt psychology describes our perception of incomplete figures as whole objects?
Which types of cones are mainly involved in detecting medium wavelengths of light?
Which types of cones are mainly involved in detecting medium wavelengths of light?
Which types of cone cells respond maximally to different wavelengths of light?
Which types of cone cells respond maximally to different wavelengths of light?
What is the significance of the blind spot in the visual field?
What is the significance of the blind spot in the visual field?
What is the main characteristic of opponent process theory?
What is the main characteristic of opponent process theory?
What does dark adaptation refer to?
What does dark adaptation refer to?
What do dichromats possess in terms of cone types?
What do dichromats possess in terms of cone types?
Which concept in Gestalt psychology emphasizes the perception of similar objects as grouped together?
Which concept in Gestalt psychology emphasizes the perception of similar objects as grouped together?
Which cue allows depth perception using both eyes?
Which cue allows depth perception using both eyes?
What happens to depth perception when using monocular cues?
What happens to depth perception when using monocular cues?
How is vision categorized as legally blind?
How is vision categorized as legally blind?
Which monocular cue involves the idea that distant objects appear smaller?
Which monocular cue involves the idea that distant objects appear smaller?
What is the primary consequence of color blindness?
What is the primary consequence of color blindness?
What is the function of sense receptors in sensory processing?
What is the function of sense receptors in sensory processing?
What does the term 'Just Noticeable Difference (JND)' refer to?
What does the term 'Just Noticeable Difference (JND)' refer to?
What is the primary effect of sensory adaptation?
What is the primary effect of sensory adaptation?
How is the 'Signal-to-Noise Ratio' defined?
How is the 'Signal-to-Noise Ratio' defined?
What does Weber's Law state about the relationship between JND and stimulus intensity?
What does Weber's Law state about the relationship between JND and stimulus intensity?
What does the concept of 'Perceptual Set' imply about perception?
What does the concept of 'Perceptual Set' imply about perception?
What is a major characteristic of Parallel Processing in perception?
What is a major characteristic of Parallel Processing in perception?
Which statement best describes Transduction in the sensory systems?
Which statement best describes Transduction in the sensory systems?
Flashcards
Sensation
Sensation
The process of detecting, converting, and sending stimuli to the brain as nerve impulses.
Perception
Perception
The brain's interpretation of sensory information, giving meaning to the detected stimuli.
Transduction
Transduction
Converting physical energy into neural signals.
Absolute Threshold
Absolute Threshold
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Just Noticeable Difference (JND)
Just Noticeable Difference (JND)
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Weber's Law
Weber's Law
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Sensory Adaptation
Sensory Adaptation
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Perception is determined by
Perception is determined by
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Perceptual Constancy
Perceptual Constancy
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Selective Attention
Selective Attention
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Inattentional Blindness
Inattentional Blindness
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Change Blindness
Change Blindness
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Visible Light
Visible Light
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Myopia
Myopia
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Hyperopia
Hyperopia
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Birthday Problem
Birthday Problem
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Accommodation
Accommodation
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Retina
Retina
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Rods
Rods
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Cones
Cones
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Photopigments
Photopigments
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Gestalt Principles
Gestalt Principles
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Proximity (Gestalt)
Proximity (Gestalt)
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Figure-Ground Segregation
Figure-Ground Segregation
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Signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio
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What influences perception?
What influences perception?
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Parallel processing
Parallel processing
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Bottom-up processing
Bottom-up processing
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Top-down processing
Top-down processing
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Perceptual set
Perceptual set
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Filter Theory of Attention
Filter Theory of Attention
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Dichotic Listening
Dichotic Listening
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Precognition
Precognition
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What is Accommodation (eye)?
What is Accommodation (eye)?
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Optic Nerve
Optic Nerve
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Blind Spot
Blind Spot
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Trichromatic Theory
Trichromatic Theory
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Opponent Process Theory
Opponent Process Theory
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Dual-Process Theory
Dual-Process Theory
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Monochromat
Monochromat
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Dichromat
Dichromat
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Relative Size
Relative Size
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Texture Gradient
Texture Gradient
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Interposition
Interposition
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Accommodation (eye)
Accommodation (eye)
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Rods (photoreceptor cells)
Rods (photoreceptor cells)
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Cones (photoreceptor cells)
Cones (photoreceptor cells)
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What is 'Transduction' in sensation?
What is 'Transduction' in sensation?
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What is 'Sensory Adaptation'?
What is 'Sensory Adaptation'?
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What is 'Absolute Threshold'?
What is 'Absolute Threshold'?
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What is 'Just Noticeable Difference (JND)'?
What is 'Just Noticeable Difference (JND)'?
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What is 'Weber's Law'?
What is 'Weber's Law'?
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Signal vs. Noise
Signal vs. Noise
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What is 'Parallel Processing'?
What is 'Parallel Processing'?
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What is 'Perceptual Set'?
What is 'Perceptual Set'?
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Color Blindness
Color Blindness
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Monocular Cues
Monocular Cues
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Binocular Disparity
Binocular Disparity
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Motion parallax
Motion parallax
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Binocular Convergence
Binocular Convergence
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Study Notes
Sensation and Perception
- Sensation is the process of detecting (objective) stimuli, transducing them into nerve impulses, and transmitting them to the brain.
- Perception is the brain's interpretation of raw sensory input.
- Transduction is the conversion of external energy or substance into electrical activity within neurons.
- Sense receptors convert external stimuli into neural activity for specific sensory systems.
- Sensory adaptation is the decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus over time, also known as neural adaptation. Activation is strongest initially and weakens over time.
- Psychophysics studies how we perceive sensory stimuli based on their physical characteristics.
Absolute Threshold
- The lowest stimulus level that is detectable 50% of the time by the nervous system.
Just Noticeable Difference (JND)
- The smallest detectable change in stimulus intensity.
Weber's Law
- A constant proportional relationship exists between the JND and the original stimulus intensity (I = Intensity of the stimulus, K = Constant).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- The ratio of signal power to background noise power. A stronger signal relative to background noise, facilitates accurate detection.
Attention
- Selective Attention: Selecting one sensory channel while minimizing others; believed to be controlled by the reticular activating system (RAS) and higher cortical regions.
- Filter Theory of Attention: Information passes through a 'bottleneck' filter; information not attended is filtered out.
- Dichotic Listening: A research design where subjects hear different messages presented to each ear simultaneously. They usually only accurately recall the message presented to the attended ear.
- Inattentional Blindness: Failing to detect stimuli present in plain sight when attention is focused elsewhere.
- Change Blindness: Failing to notice changes in a visual stimulus, while attention is elsewhere.
Perception
- Top-Down Processing: Concept-driven processing influenced by beliefs and prior learning. It's not mutually exclusive with bottom-up processing.
- Perceptual Set: Expectations influence sensory input.
- Perceptual Constancy: Perceiving stimuli consistently across different conditions, despite differences in sensory input. Different concepts that describe patterns of behavior in relation to stimuli don't inherently explain that pattern.
Visual Perception
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Visible Light: Electromagnetic radiation between 400–700 nanometers.
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Hue: Light color.
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The Cornea: Transparent eye part that focuses light on the retina.
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Myopia: Nearsightedness - cornea too long, causing light focus in front of retina.
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Hyperopia: Farsightedness - cornea too flat, causing light focus behind retina.
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The Lens: Part of the eye that changes curvature to maintain focus.
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Accommodation: Changing the lens shape to focus, on near or far, objects.
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The Retina: Membrane in the back of the eye that converts light into neural activity.
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Rods: Photoreceptors for low-light vision (approx. 92 million per eye).
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Dark adaptation: Time needed for rods to regain maximal light sensitivity, in darkness.
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Cones: Photoreceptors for color vision (approx. 6-7 million per eye).
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Photopigments: Protein molecules (in rods and cones) that trigger nerve impulses when light is absorbed.
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Optic Nerve: Transmits signals from the retina to the brain.
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Blind Spot: Area in visual field where optic nerve leaves eye (absent rods/cones).
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Hubel and Wiesel; recorded electrical activity in visual cortex of animals (cats), discovering feature detector cells, cells that detect lines and edges. At later levels, these cells detect complex shapes and movements.
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Principles of Gestalt Psychology: German school promoting focus on how wholes are derived from basic parts.
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Proximity: Objects close together are perceived as a group.
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Similarity: Similar objects are perceived as a group.
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Continuity: Continuous lines are perceived as a group.
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Closure: Individuals tend to complete incomplete shapes.
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Symmetry: Symmetrical objects are perceived as a group.
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Figure-Ground Segregation: Separating an image into figure(foreground) and ground (background).
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Trichromatic Theory: Color vision is based on sensitivity to three primary colors (short, medium, long wavelengths). These wavelengths are used to create colors.
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Opponent Process Theory: Color vision functions in opposing pairs. eg: red/green, blue/yellow, black/white.
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Colour Blindness: Difficulty seeing certain colors. Various types exist due to genetic abnormalities.
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Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance. o Monocular Cues: cues from one eye. o Relative size: distant objects smaller o Texture Gradient: texture becomes less clear with distance o Interposition: closer objects obscuring father objects o Linear perspective: convergence of parallel lines with distance o Height in plane: objects higher perceived as farther away o Light and shadow: creates 3D form o Motion parallax: objects move faster if closer o Binocular Cues: cues from both eyes. o Binocular disparity : difference in images from each eye, combined to judge distance o Binocular Convergence: degree of inward movement of the eyes, helping judge distance.
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Blindness/Vision Loss: Inability to see, related to issues with the eye or related structures.
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Visual Agnosia: Failure to recognize objects despite intact memory and intelligence. Usually due to occipital lobe damage, and is different from related impairments.
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Motion Blindness: Impaired ability to perceive motion.
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Prosopagnosia: Incapacity to recognize faces.
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Anosognosia: Unacknowledgment of one's own illness, or impairment.
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Finger agnosia: failure to recognise one's own fingers.
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Topographical disorientation: Difficulty finding familiar places.
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Blindsight: Ability to respond to visual stimuli despite lacking visual awareness. Happens following damage to primary visual cortex.
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