Brain Stem
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Cerebellum
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
PET scan (Positional Emission Tomography)
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
CT scan (computerized tomography)
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
EEG (electroencephalograph)
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Order in which light activates the visual cells.
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Context
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Interposition
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Learning Based Inference
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Gestalt Law of Pragnaz
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Closure
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Gestalt vs. Learning theories
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Ambiguous Figures
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Perpetual Constancy
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Bottom-up processing
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Binding problem
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Percept
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Placebo
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Gustation
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Olfaction
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Kinesthetic sense
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Vestibular sense
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Timbre
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Basilar membrane
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Amplitude
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Color weakness.
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Trichromatic Theory and the Opponent-Process Theory
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Visible spectrum
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Brightness
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Blind spot
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Rods
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Cones
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Visual Transduction
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
EYE
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Sensory adaptation
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Signal Detection Theory
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Absolute threshold
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Thalamus
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Transduction
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Neuron
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Perception
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Sensation
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Cerebral dominance
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Somatosensory Cortex
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Mirror neurons
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Frontal Lobes
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Cerebral cortex
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Corpus Callosum
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Hypothalamus
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
Hippocampus
Responsible for human action and personality
The mystery of how the brain combines many aspects of sensation into a single percept.
Thin gray-matter covering the cerebrum; carries on higher mental processing, thinking, and perceiving
Bundles of neurons that carry information from the receptor cells to the brain pass through the ___
Sensation and the associated meaning
A computerized image of x-rays.
Distinguishes between more and less active tissue
Quality of a sound wave that derives from the wave's complexity
Sense of smell
Loss of responsiveness in receptor cells after prolonged stimulation
Sense of taste
The most important factors in determining our ability to identify a percept are context, expectations, and perceptual sets.
1) Rode and cone cells. 2) Bipolar cells. 3) Ganglion cells
The ability to recognize objects that remain the same despite changes in their appearance.
Analysis that emphasizes characteristics of the stimulus.
The unique characteristic of the ___ lies in its ability to extract information from light waves.
The smallest amount of stimulation necessary for a stimulus to produce a sensory experience.
May help infants mimic the facial expressions of adults
Cannot transmit light, sound, fragrance, taste, or touch, or any other stimulus
Assigns and interprets incoming sensory patterns
Sense of body position and movement of body parts relative to each other.
Tendency to fill gaps in figures and see incomplete figures as complete.
Stimulus patterns that allow for (top down) interpretation in two or more distinct ways.
Serves as the brain's blood-testing laboratory. Constantly monitors blood to regulate feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior
A device for recording brain waves, typically by electrodes placed on the scalp.
Cannot distinguish pale colors such as pink and tan.
Unrecognized teacher in a grocery store.
Capacity of a placebo to reduce pain perception is due to the release of endorphins in the brain.
A psychological sensation caused by the intensity (amplitude) of light waves
The point in the retina where all of the ganglion cells of the optic nerve come together to exit the eye where there are no photoreceptors.
Responsible for night vision
Receptor cells in the retina responsible for color and sharp vision
Occurs in the retina
One object blocks another.
Converts a form of physical energy into the form of neural messages
Differences in absolute thresholds between people reflect human judgement
Not in conflict because each corresponds to a different stage of visual processing.
Both light and sound waves have the characteristic of amplitude (height of the wave)
Senses low level radioactive glucose.
Serves as the primary processing center for the sensations of touch, temperature, and pleasure from all over the body
Tendency of each brain hemisphere to exert control over different functions
Our initial experience of a stimulus
Sense of body orientation with respect to gravity
Gestalt theory emphasizes nature. Learning Based Inference emphasizes nurture.
The minimum principle of perception.
Provides habitual responses we perform on cue (motor control and balance).
Involved in establishing long-term memories and remembering newer information
Interconnects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum
Fluid located in the cochlea is set in motion and causes vibrations in the
The tiny portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to human eyes.
Nerve fibers that interconnect the left side of the brain to the right side of the body (and vise versa) cross over here at the brain midline.
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