AP Psych Sensation Flashcard

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What is the definition of threshold in the context of sensation?

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The minimum level of stimulus needed for a person to detect a particular sensation.

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Explain the concept of sensory adaptation and provide an example.

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant or repetitive stimuli.

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What is signal detection theory and how does it relate to sensation?

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Signal detection theory is a framework used to analyze and understand how individuals make decisions in the presence of uncertainty. It relates to sensation by examining how individuals detect and interpret sensory stimuli in the presence of noise or interference.

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Describe the process of selective attention and its importance in perception.

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Selective attention is the process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others. It is important in perception as it helps us filter out irrelevant information and concentrate on what is important.

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What is priming and how does it influence our perception?

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Priming is a psychological phenomenon where exposure to a stimulus influences a person's subsequent response to a related stimulus.

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What are the different types of thresholds in sensation?

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absolute threshold, difference threshold, and terminal threshold

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Discuss the factors that can affect sensory adaptation.

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Intensity, duration, novelty, and individual differences

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Explain the difference between absolute threshold and difference threshold.

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The absolute threshold is the minimum amount of stimulus needed for detection, while the difference threshold is the minimum difference between two stimuli that can be detected.

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How does signal detection theory explain the concept of hit and false alarm?

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Signal detection theory explains hit as correctly detecting the signal and false alarm as incorrectly detecting the signal in the absence of a true signal.

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Provide an example of how priming can influence our perception and behavior.

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Positive priming can influence our perception and behavior.