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6. Attention and perception Flashcards

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What is attention?

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A state of vigilance, alertness, and focus where one becomes ready to perceive stimuli.

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What does attention precede?

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Attention precedes perception.

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What is the process of transforming sensation into perception called?

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Transduction.

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What does the process of transduction involve?

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Converting stimulus energy (e.g., light, sound) into neural energy.

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Who were the prominent Gestalt psychologists?

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Köhler, Koffka, and Wertheimer.

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What is form perception?

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The process of organizing the visual field into meaningful wholes.

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What is the principle of proximity in perceptual organization?

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Objects close together in space or time are perceived as a group.

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What is the principle of similarity in perceptual organization?

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Objects with similar characteristics are perceived as a group.

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What does the principle of continuity state?

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We perceive objects as belonging together if they form a continuous pattern.

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What is the principle of symmetry?

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Symmetrical areas are seen as figures against asymmetrical backgrounds.

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What does the principle of closure involve?

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Filling gaps in objects to perceive them as whole rather than separate parts.

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What is the cocktail party effect?

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The ability to focus attention on one voice among many.

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What are the two types of attention?

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Selective attention and sustained attention.

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What does sustained attention refer to?

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The ability to maintain focus on an object or event for a longer duration.

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What are the external factors affecting selective attention?

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Size, intensity, motion, novelty, size, change, repetition, clarity, color, contrast.

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What is an example of a moving object drawing attention?

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Flickering lights on emergency vehicles like ambulances.

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What is an example of intensity affecting attention?

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A neon sign is more noticeable than a normal intensity light.

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What does novelty in stimuli refer to?

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New kinds of objects that quickly draw attention.

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How does size affect attention?

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Larger or smaller objects draw more attention than average-sized objects.

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What role does change play in attracting attention?

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Any change in the environment, like the stopping of a clock’s ticking, draws attention.

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What does repetition do in terms of attention?

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Repeated stimuli, like a horn’s sound, can draw attention.

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How does clarity affect attention?

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Clearer objects or sounds draw more attention.

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What is the effect of color on attention?

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Colorful objects are more attention-catching than black-and-white objects.

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How does contrast play a role in attention?

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Objects that stand out from their background, like stains on a shirt, draw attention.

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What are internal factors affecting selective attention?

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Need, interest, and emotional state.

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How does need influence attention?

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A hungry person notices even faint smells of food.

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What is the effect of interest on attention?

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Interesting objects or events are more readily attended to.

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How does emotional state affect attention?

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In a heightened emotional state, one may not be aware of other stimuli.

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What is depth perception?

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The process of perceiving the world in three dimensions.

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What are the two main sources of information for depth perception?

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Binocular cues and monocular cues.

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What are monocular cues?

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Cues that allow depth perception with just one eye.

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What is relative size in monocular cues?

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Judging distance based on the size of retinal images from past experience.

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What is interposition?

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The perception of an object being closer when it covers another object.

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What does linear perspective involve?

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Parallel lines appearing to converge with increasing distance.

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What is aerial perspective?

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Distant objects appear hazy or blurry due to atmospheric particles.

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What role does light and shade play in depth perception?

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Highlights and shadows provide information about distance and depth.

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What is the effect of relative height?

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Larger objects are perceived as closer, smaller as farther away.

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What is texture gradient?

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A phenomenon where a denser visual field appears farther away.

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What is the difference between sensation and perception?

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Sensation is receiving stimuli, perception is interpreting them.

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What is the law of closure?

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The tendency to fill gaps to perceive objects as whole.

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What is vigilance?

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Another term for sustained attention, maintaining focus for long periods.

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How does intensity influence attention?

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More intense stimuli draw more attention.

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What is the law of continuity?

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Perceiving continuous patterns rather than disconnected ones.

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What is the law of proximity?

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Perceiving close objects as a group.

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What is the law of similarity?

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Perceiving similar objects as a group.

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What does the principle of symmetry entail?

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Symmetrical figures are seen as the main focus against asymmetrical backgrounds.

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What is the importance of figure-ground segregation?

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Distinguishing objects (figures) from their background.

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What is a pragnanz?

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A tendency to perceive a good figure, an organized form.

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What does perceptual constancy refer to?

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Perceiving objects as unchanging despite changes in sensory input.

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What is the role of previous experiences in perception?

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They influence how we interpret and perceive stimuli.

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How does attention influence perception?

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Attention organizes and filters perceptions.

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What is an illusion in perception?

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A misinterpretation of sensory information.

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What is extra-sensory perception?

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Perception that occurs without using known sensory processes.

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What is selective attention?

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Focusing on a specific stimulus while ignoring others.

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What is the difference between selective and sustained attention?

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Selective attention is choosing stimuli, sustained is maintaining focus.

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What is the Gestalt approach to perception?

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Understanding perception as an organized whole rather than individual parts.

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What is the function of attention in cognitive processes?

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It helps organize perceptions and other cognitive functions.

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What is transduction?

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Conversion of stimulus energy into neural energy.

59
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How does motion affect attention?

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Moving objects are more likely to draw attention than stationary ones.

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What is the effect of novelty on attention?

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Novel stimuli are more likely to draw attention.

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What is an example of repetition affecting attention?

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Repeated sounds, like a horn, catch attention.

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What is the role of need in selective attention?

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Biological or psychological needs can heighten attention to related stimuli.

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What is interposition in depth perception?

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Closer objects cover parts of farther objects.

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What does the law of continuity state?

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We perceive connected patterns as a whole.

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What is the law of proximity?

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Objects close together are perceived as a group.

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What is the law of similarity?

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Similar objects are perceived as a group.

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What is the principle of symmetry?

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Symmetrical areas are seen as the focus against asymmetrical backgrounds.

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What is perceptual set?

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A mental predisposition to perceive something in a particular way.

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What is the effect of interest on attention?

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Personal interests increase the likelihood of attending to certain stimuli.

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How does emotional state influence attention?

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Emotional states can heighten or diminish focus on certain stimuli.

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What are the main functions of attention?

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Alerting, selection, and maintaining focus.

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What is binocular cue in depth perception?

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Depth perception requiring both eyes.

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What is monocular cue in depth perception?

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Depth perception requiring only one eye.

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What is the role of cultural factors in perception?

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Cultural background can influence how stimuli are perceived.

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What is the importance of perceptual constancy?

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Maintains stable perceptions despite changes in sensory input.

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How do advertisements use perceptual principles?

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By using colors, contrast, and motion to draw attention.

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What is the concept of figure-ground segregation?

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Distinguishing the main object (figure) from the background.

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What is the law of pragnanz?

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The tendency to perceive the simplest, most stable form.

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