Unit 4 Slides with Questions

Multiple Choice

What does the image represent in terms of sensation and perception?

• A vase

• Two faces

• An optical illusion

• A landscape

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of sensation as described in the image?

• The process of interpreting sensory information

• The process by which sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment

• The activation of our senses

• The ability to perceive stimuli through our senses

Multiple Choice

What is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information called?

• Sensation

• Perception

• Cognition

• Attention

Multiple Choice

What is psychophysics?

• The study of relationships between physical characteristics of stimuli and psychological experiences

• A branch of psychology focused on mental disorders

• The analysis of human behavior in social settings

• The study of brain structures and their functions

Multiple Choice

What are the two ways we process the world as mentioned in the image?

• Top Down

• Bottom Up

• Both

• None

Multiple Choice

What is top-down processing in information processing?

• Processing guided by lower-level mental processes

• Processing guided by higher-level mental processes

• Processing that does not involve perception

• Processing that only relies on sensory input

Multiple Choice

What is the role of schemas in our understanding of the world?

• They are always accurate representations

• They help us predict and navigate situations

• They have no impact on perception

• They are only useful in academic settings

Multiple Choice

What is backmasking in music?

• Hidden messages in song lyrics

• A type of music genre

• A method of music production

• A form of music therapy

Open Ended

What perceptions can we construct based on our experiences and expectations?

Multiple Choice

What do you see in the cloud formation in the image?

• A face

• An animal

• A tree

• A building

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the upcoming discussion?

• Top-down processing

• Bottom-up processing

• Cognitive processing

• Visual processing

Multiple Choice

What is the process of analysis that begins with sensory receptors and works up to the brain’s integration of sensory information?

• Top Down Processing

• Bottom Up Processing

• Feature Analysis

• Cognitive Processing

Multiple Choice

What is the process described in the example of bottom-up processing when trying tofu for the first time?

• Starting with the most basic part

• Ignoring the texture

• Comparing it to other foods

• Eating it without observation

Open Ended

How does the example of tofu illustrate top-down processing?

Multiple Choice

What type of processing would kick in if tofu was presented like this?

• Top down processing

• Bottom up processing

• Cognitive processing

• Visual processing

Open Ended

What would you use at Chipotle… Top Down or Bottom Up?

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between top-down processing and bottom-up processing?

• Top-down processing is slower but more accurate

• Bottom-up processing is faster but more prone to error

• Top-down processing is faster but more prone to error

• Bottom-up processing is less accurate

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the focusing of conscious awareness on a particular stimulus?

• Selective Attention

• Divided Attention

• Sustained Attention

• Focused Attention

Multiple Choice

What does research show about efficiency when using a cell phone while driving?

• Efficiency is increased

• Efficiency is cut in half

• Efficiency remains the same

• Efficiency is doubled

Multiple Choice

What is meant by intentional blindness in the context of selective attention?

• Failing to see visible objects when attention is directed elsewhere

• Seeing all objects clearly regardless of attention

• Being aware of all surroundings at all times

• Ignoring distractions completely

Open Ended

Did you notice the S on the wall? It was definitely in your field of vision if you saw the gorilla costume.

Open Ended

Count how many passes only white shirts- 1:30

Multiple Choice

What is the reaction of the people in the image towards the figure in the black costume?

• They are scared

• They are laughing

• They are ignoring it

• They are confused

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of Change Blindness?

• A type of visual impairment

• A blindness to change after a brief visual interruption

• An inability to see colors

• A condition affecting peripheral vision

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident