Chapter 4: sensation, perception, consciousness, sleep and dreams Flashcards
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Sensation vs. Perception
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- Sensation: sensory information obtained by sensory neurons throughout our body
- Perception: the organization, evaluation, and interpretation of the obtained sensory information
2
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What is consciousness?
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The awareness of surroundings with sensation and perception and how one fits into the environment
3
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What is circadian rhythm?
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a biological and behavioral cycle that lasts roughly 24 hours
