Unit 3 (Visual Perception) - Basics of Visual Perception Flashcards
1
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Visual Sensation
A
Receiving light information into the eye
2
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Visual Perception
A
Meaningfully interpreting visual stimuli
3
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Visual Perception Process Order (6)
A
Reception, Transduction, Transmission, Selection, Organisation, Interpretation
4
Q
Light is ______ energy?
A
Light is electromagnetic energy
5
Q
2 types of photoreceptors in eye (retina)
A
Rods & Cones
6
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Rods Function
A
Specialized for night vision and cannot detect colour or fine detail
7
Q
Location of Rods in Retina
A
On outer edges of retina
8
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Cones Function
A
Specialized for day vision and detects colour - also detects fine detail
9
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Location of Cones in Retina
A
Concentrated in centre of retina
