sleep
First three stages of sleep is called...
NREM
sensation is _______ processing
bottom up
perception is ________ processing
top down
what should you NOT do if you are diagnosed with insomnia
Drink alcohol and take sleep pills
what type of wavelength represents a high frequency
short wavelength
Binocular cue
Circadian rhythm is...
Pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24-hour cycle. Sleep, Temperature, Thinking.
Define transduction
the conversion of outside energy into a form our brain can use
Loch Ness monster or a tree root is an example of...
Perceptual Set
Which dream theory explains why dreams become more complex as we age
Cognitive development theory
Explain the difference between difference and absolute threshold
Difference = the amount of change needed in a stimulus (stronger or weaker) for us to recognize the change has occurred
Absolute = minimum stimulation needed to detect a stimulus
What are the three types of perceptual constancy
Color Constancy, Size Constancy, Shape Constancy
Which sleep disorder uses Amphetamines to treat
Narcolepsy
Where are opponent process cells located
Thalamus
What are the 5 types of grouping?
Proximity, Similarity, Continuity, connectedness, and closure