frq unit 4 Flashcards
1
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signal detection theory
A
predicts how and when we detect the presence of a faint stimulus amid background noise
2
Q
perceptual set
A
a mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not the other
3
Q
binocular cues
A
a depth cue such as retinal disparity that depends on the use of two eyes
4
Q
gate control theory
A
the theory that the spinal cord contains a neurological gate that blocks pain signals or allows them to pass onto the brain
5
Q
vestibular sense
A
monitors your head’s position and movement
6
Q
selective attention
A
process that allows an individual focus on
one thing while other things are happening
