Perception and Attention Flashcard

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What is the nature of attention?

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The process of selectively concentrating on a specific aspect of information

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Why are perceptual constancies important?

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They allow us to recognize objects under different conditions.

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What are the Gestalt principles of perception?

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Rules that describe how we organize visual elements into groups

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What is the difference between binocular and monocular depth cues?

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Binocular cues involve both eyes, while monocular cues involve one eye.

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What are perceptual illusions?

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Distortions of the senses that reveal how the brain organizes sensory information

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How do experiences and expectations influence perception?

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They shape the way we interpret sensory information

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What is perception?

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The method by which sensations are interpreted and organized meaningfully

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What do the powers of attention help us do?

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Focus on certain stimuli while ignoring the rest

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What is the first step in the process of perception?

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Paying attention

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What is the tendency to interpret an object as being constant called?

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Perceptual constancy