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AP Psychology Sensation & Perception Flashcards

Master 61 sensation & perception concepts for the AP Psychology.

Sensory Mechanisms

14 cards

Question

Complete the statement distinguishing these two processes:

is the process of receiving stimulus energies from the environment, while is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.

Question

In the context of sensation, what is transduction?

Vision

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Distinguish between the initial entry and focusing of light in the eye:

The is the curved outer layer that bends light, while the changes curvature to focus images on the retina.

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Where does transduction occur in the visual system?

Audition & Other Senses

10 cards

Question

Match the physical property of a sound wave to its psychological interpretation:

determines loudness. determines pitch.

Question

What is the function of the cochlea in the auditory system?

Perceptual Organization

23 cards

Question

Define the Gestalt principle of Figure-Ground.

Question

When looking at a cluster of people, you perceive them as a single group rather than individuals because they are standing near each other. Which Gestalt principle explains this?

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