Week 1 Introduction Flashcards
What are the key functions of sensory systems?
Sensory systems allow us to perceive and interact with the world around us
How does the brain contribute to perception and cognition?
The brain governs key perceptual and cognitive functions, including sensory processing, interpretation and decision making
What is sensation?
Sensation refers to how our senses determine what gets into our brain, serving as the basis for all cognitive functions
Define cognition in the context of sensation and perception?
Cognition involves the acquisition, storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information and is essential for thinking knowing remembering judging and problem solving
How is perception influenced by cognition?
Perception involves selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information, which relies on prior knowledge and cognitive processes
What are the key sensory systems discussed in this module
Vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell
Why is understanding sensation, perception and cognition important?
It helps us understand human behaviour in typical populations as well as in various conditions like psychopathology, neurodegeneration and neurodevelopment disorders
What role does perception play in psychopathology such as schizophrenia?
Individuals with schizophrenia experience perceptual and cognitive symptoms like auditory hallucinations, problems with visual attention and abnormal eye movements
How does neurodegeneration affect perception and cognition?
Conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease to visual a and cognitive symptoms, including abnormal eye movements and reduced decision making abilities
What are some atypical sensory behaviors observed in individuals with autism?
These can include indifference to pin, adverse responses to specific sounds or textures, and a fascination with lights or movement
What are the main assessment method for this module?
100% of the assessment is done through multiple choice questions
What is the relationship between perception and previous experience?
Perception is heavily driven by past experiences and relies on matching sensory information to templates based on expectations
