Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of the three stage model for human information processing?
A
(stimulus) –> perception –> cognition –> action –> (response)
2
Q
What acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses?
A
Sensory memory.
3
Q
What is data-limited processing?
A
Information input is imperfect.
4
Q
What is resource-limited processing?
A
System’s not powerful enough.
5
Q
What is structurally limited processing?
A
One system can’t do several operations at once.
6
Q
Method of limits developed by?
A
Fechner.
7
Q
Method of constant stimuli developed by, and its difference?
A
Fechner, and randomized.
8
Q
What is Stevens’ law?
A
Relationship between physical intensity and psychological magnitude.
9
Q
What are the two types of reaction times?
A
Simple and choice.
