

AP Psych Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards
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Malori Wilson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Perception
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The process by which our brain organizes and interprets sensory information, transforming it into meaningful experiences.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Sensation vs. Perception
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Sensation is about detecting stimuli, while perception is about making sense of what we detect.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Just-Noticeable Difference (JND)
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Also called the difference threshold, this is the smallest change in a stimulus that you can detect.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Light bulb icon representing perception
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Illustrates the concept of perception and thresholds in sensory processing.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Weber’s Law
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This law states that the JND (Just Noticeable Difference) is not a constant amount, but a constant proportion. For example, you might notice a 5-pound increase in a 50-pound weight, but not in a 200-pound one.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Diagram of a spiral or geometric pattern
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Image of a spiral or geometric pattern, possibly representing a concept related to perception or proportion.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Signal Detection Theory
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A theory explaining how we detect signals amidst noise.
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