Cognitive Psychology

Question 1

perception definition

Answer 1

set of processes in which we recognise, organise and interpret sensations from environmental stimuli

Question 2

types of perception

Answer 2

1. olfactory
2. gustatory
3. vision
4. audition
5. touch

Question 3

receptors for vision

Answer 3

rods and cones in retina

Question 4

location of receptors for vision

Answer 4

eyes

Question 5

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) what is it

Answer 5

noninvasive method of temporarily exciting/inhibiting cortical areas with magnetical stimulation

Question 6

TDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation)

Answer 6

noninvasive method of stimulating brain by passing weak current through it

Question 7

fMRI
- how it works
- advantages

Answer 7

• brain imaging through oxygenated blood
  + good temporal + spatial resolution

Question 8

PET
- how it works
- advantages

Answer 8

• radioactive glucose to see areas of brain activity bc increased blood flow
  + see what areas are switched on for certain tasks