Exam 2 Flashcards
Describe the gestalt concept of continuity
able to understand there are two lines
Describe the gestalt concept of proximity
two lines forming a group. distance, where it is located
Describe the gestalt concept of similarity
using spacing/pattern to see alike traits
Describe the gestalt concept of closure
open spaces creating closed spaces
Describe the gestalt concept of figure ground
the background helps to identify foreground. fedex example
What research technique can be used to study causal relationship?
experimental study
The lack of what neurotransmitter is responsible for depression?
serotonin
What brain structure distinguishes humans’ mental functions from other animals?
cerebral cortex
What theory is responsible for color pair cells?
opponent-process
In the pen toss experiment, what was the dependent variable?
Whether students came closer to basket on second toss
What category of stimuli does noise belong in?
Auditory, tactile, visual
What part of the brain is responsible for fighting, fleeing, feeding, mating?
hypothalamus
What theory explains afterimage?
opponent process
The temporal lobe is responsible for processing __________ signals
auditory
Irreparable damage to psyche would not happen during when?
being paid $10,000 to not dream for two weeks
Describe top-down processing
something ive seen
Describe bottom-up processing
what am i seeing?
