Psychology Flashcard

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What is bottom-up processing?

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Bottom-up processing is a type of information processing that begins with raw sensory data and ends with analysis in the brain.

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What is the difference between sensation and perception?

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Sensation is the process of hearing sound waves, while perception is the recognition of those sounds, such as identifying a favorite song.

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What type of studies allow for cause and effect conclusions?

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Experimental studies allow for cause and effect conclusions to be drawn.

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How does the humanistic perspective view behavior?

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The humanistic perspective views behavior as resulting from one’s motivation for growth potential.

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What is a conditioned response in classical conditioning?

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A conditioned response is a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus, such as a dog's salivation triggered by the sound of a bell.

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Define top-down processing.

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Top-down processing is a cognitive process that starts with higher-level mental processes and works down to the sensory level.

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What is an unconditioned stimulus?

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An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

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What is the role of sensory adaptation?

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Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensitivity to unchanging stimuli decreases over time.

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What is selective attention?

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Selective attention is the focusing of conscious awareness on a particular stimulus while ignoring others.

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What is the difference between correlational and experimental studies?

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Correlational studies examine the relationship between variables without manipulation, while experimental studies involve manipulation to determine cause and effect.