Perceptual Short Answer Review (AP Psych)

What is the difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up Processing? Use examples to explain each type of concept.

What is the difference between the Difference Threshold and Weber's Law?

How would the Signal-Detection Theory explain why Mr. Graves crawled under the covers to hide after hearing a creak in the house while watching a scary movie?

What is a schema? Include an example to illustrate your definition.

What is the difference between the two types of schemas: Assimilation and Accommodation? Use an example to illustrate your answer.

What is a perceptual set? How is it related to priming?

What is the difference between Sensory Adaptation and Habituation?

What is the difference between Inattentional Blindness and Change Blindness? Use examples to illustrate your answer.