Intro to Sensation & Perception Flashcards
1
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The detection of physical energy & conversion to neural signals
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Sensation
2
Q
The interpretation of sensory info
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Perception
3
Q
Analysis of the stimulus begins with the Brain receiving input from the sensory organs (Sensation)
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Bottom-up processing
4
Q
Information processing is guided by higher-level mental processing (Perception)
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Top-down processing
5
Q
Converting energy into another form for the brain
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Transduction
