Lec 53: Cognition

Question 1

Dualism

Answer 1

Descartes 18th century - Matter includes the body and the mind

Question 2

Psychophysics

Answer 2

Mid to late 19th century Fechner, Weber and Wundt - Examining associations between physical stimuli and psychological responses

1. Threshold detection
2. Discrimination
3. Altered perception across intensities