Exam (elaborations)
Psychology_ (Development of) Sensation and Perception questions and answer
- Course
- Institution
Psychology_ (Development of) Sensation and Perception questions and answer
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Hkane
Reviews received
Content preview
Psychology: (Development of) Sensationand Perception
Development of perceptual abilities - correct answer-. Depth Perception= 6+ months
. Perception of 3D objects= 3-6 months
. Gestalt Principles= 3-4 months
. Perceptual constancy:
- Size constancy: as young as 18 weeks of age: from birth
- Shape constancy: 11-13 weeks
Development of speech perception and production - correct answer-. 1-4 months:
discriminate voiced and voiceless stop consonants: innate ability
. 7 months: Activation in the superior temporal gyrus (STG) and motor areas of the brain
when listening to language
- baby's brain trying to focus on sound and figure out how to make the right movements that
will (later on) produce words
. 1 year: Distinct activity in the superior temporal gyrus when listening to native language (.
distinct activity in motor area when listening to second language [if applicable])
General principles of Perceptual Organisation- Top-down processing - correct
answer-Gestalt Psychology: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
We are equipped to produce the most complete perception of the environment
Gestalt Theory of Visual Perception:
. Figure-ground relationships:
- Object (figure)- background (ground)
- At first glance (figure)
Perceptual grouping principles:
Six Grouping Principles of Gestalt Perception:
. Proximity
. Similarity
. Closure
. Common Fate
. Good Continuation
. Symmetry
How do we find meaning in sensation? - correct answer-. Feature detectors: very specific
stimulus features are extracted by specific groups of cells
. Perceptual constancy: The ability to recognise the same object as remaining 'constant'
under different conditions, such as changes in illumination, distance or location
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Hkane. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now