Sensation & Perception, Myers for AP Module 16

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What is sensory adaptation?

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensitivity to a constant stimulus decreases over time, leading to a reduced response to that stimulus.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is change blindness?

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Change blindness is a psychological phenomenon where a change in a visual stimulus goes unnoticed by the observer.

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What is the absolute threshold?

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The absolute threshold is the minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a stimulus to be detected 50% of the time.

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What is the difference threshold?

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The difference threshold, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND), is the smallest amount by which a stimulus can be changed and the difference be detected.

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Who is considered the father of experimental psychology?

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Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of experimental psychology and established the first psychology laboratory.

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What is psychophysics?

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Psychophysics is the study of the relationship between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce.

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What is inattentional blindness?

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Inattentional blindness is a psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight due to focused attention on another task.

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What is selective attention?

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Selective attention is the process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time while ignoring other stimuli.

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What is the spotlight of attention effect?

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The spotlight of attention effect refers to the idea that attention is like a spotlight that can be directed to different areas of the visual field.

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What is the role of the thalamus in sensation?

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, processing and transmitting it to the appropriate areas of the brain.