Sensation & Perception
What is the difference between Sensation and Perception
Sensation is the detection of a stimulus, and perception is the interpretation of that stimulus
This type of memory allows you to briefly store sensory information, like the sound of someone’s voice.
Sensory memory
This term refers to the internal biological clock that regulates our sleep-wake cycle over a 24-hour period.
Circadian Rhythm
In an experiment, this is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment, providing a baseline for comparison.
the control group
This term describes the process of focusing on one specific stimulus while ignoring others.
What is selective attention?
The process of actively repeating information to keep it in short-term memory is called this.
Rehearsal
This sleep stage is characterized by rapid eye movements and vivid dreaming.
REM Sleep
In an experiment, this is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect.
independent variable
These sensory receptors, located on the tongue, are responsible for detecting the five basic tastes.
Taste Buds
This type of conditioning, demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov, involves learning through associations between two stimuli.
Classical conditioning
sleep disorder that causes the rapid and unexpected onset of sleep
narcolepsy
This part of the brain is involved in higher-order functions such as thinking, planning, and problem-solving.
the frontal lobe
This is the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed to detect a stimulus 50% of the time
Absolute Threshold
This schedule of reinforcement rewards a response only after a specified amount of time has passed.
Fixed Interval
This phenomenon occurs when a person becomes aware that they are dreaming and may even control the dream’s narrative.
lucid dreams
The chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse between neurons are called this.
neurotransmitters
What is the cocktail party effect
This phenomenon occurs when you focus on one particular stimulus while filtering out others, such as hearing your name in a crowded room
This type of long-term memory includes knowledge of facts and general information, like "Paris is the capital of France."
Semantic memory
These are substances that alter perception, mood, or consciousness by affecting brain chemistry.
psychoactive drugs
This brain structure plays a key role in the formation of new memories and is particularly important in spatial memory and navigation.
the hippocampus