PSYCH 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 77: Neural Adaptation, Mcgurk Effect, Ponzo Illusion
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Overview of notes retina; neurons (how and why); neural adaptation. Sensation : ibn al-haythim studies of the eye; stimuli physics; transduction; vision; the. Perception : phenomenology; the jnd; sensory integration; sensory context. Discussion section : molyneux"s question (and two research studies to answer) Ibn al-haytham and the scientific method : Theory at the time: eyes see by shooting out rays to image. Research article : a detailed documentation of steps in the process meant to allow other researchers to replicate the method (& results) Stimuli physics : light & sound waves; kinetic & thermal energy; chemicals for taste and smells. Components of the eye [see reading] : arranged to direct light waves to the back of the eye. Retinal cells : attuned to receive light. Finding a blind spot in your vision [ test ] Transduction : how sensory inputs are translated into neural outputs. Neural adaptation : with repeated stimulation, we completely lose sensation of the.
