Dual processing

Question 1

What is the Concept of Dual Processing?

Answer 1

Brain processes information simultaneously on conscious (explicit) and unconscious (implicit) tracks

Question 2

What are the two tracks in Dual processing?

Answer 2

1. conscious (high road):
   - reflective, deliberate thought
2. unconscious (low road):
   - automatic, intuitive actions

Question 3

What are the 4 Applications of Dual Processing?

Answer 3

1. Blindsight
2. Example
3. perception vs. Action
4. implications

Question 4

What does Blindsight mean in context of Dual Processing?

Answer 4

Condition where individuals with Visual impairments can respond to Visual stimuli they do not consciously perceive

Question 5

What does Example mean in context of Dual Processing?

Answer 5

A brain damaged Patient could navigate obstacles or grasp objects without conscious vision

Question 6

What does Perception vs. Action mean in context of Dual Processing?

Answer 6

1. Visual Perception Track
   - recognizes objects and plans future actions
2. Visual Action Track
   - guides immediate interactions with objects

Question 7

What does Implications mean in context of Dual Processing?

Answer 7

• much of human cognition operates below conscious awareness