Understanding Action-Perception Cycle

What is transduction in the action-perception cycle?

• A type of emotional reaction

• Conversion of physical signals into neural signals

• Transfer of attention between tasks

• Cognitive control of behavior

Which of the following is an example of automatic processing?

• Choosing between two job offers

• Planning your next vacation

• Yelling at someone after deep reflection

• Pulling your hand away from a hot surface

What does attention do in the brain's processing system?

• Enhances emotions

• Filters out all irrelevant memory

• Selects information for further processing

• Makes decisions based on logic

Which describes top-down control of attention?

• Attention drawn by a flashing light

• Attention triggered by loud music

• Attention driven by goals or intentions

• Automatic focus on sudden motion

What is the main function of executive functions?

• They regulate and coordinate behavior consciously

• They enhance hearing and smell

• They trigger emotional responses

• They store long-term memories

How do emotions influence decision-making?

• They are always ignored by the brain

• They help connect automatic reactions with cognitive thinking

• They only appear after action is taken

• They replace executive functions entirely

What happens during inattentional blindness?

• The person sees everything clearly

• Important information is lost during sleep

• Something visible is missed because attention is elsewhere

• The eyes physically stop working

How does learning improve performance in the action-perception cycle?

• It stops reflexes from occurring

• It slows down conscious thought

• It transforms cognitive effort into automatic behavior

• It reduces sensory accuracy

Which is an example of bottom-up control of attention?

• Ignoring a loud noise while studying

• Focusing on your breathing

• Jumping at the sound of a fire alarm

• Thinking about your grocery list

A coach gets better at handling clients after a few months. What explains this?

• Inhibitory control

• Emotional suppression

• Learning through repeated experience

• Bottom-up attention