PSYC 1100 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Sensory Neuron, Absolute Threshold, Action Potential

• School: UConn
• Department: Psychological Sciences
• Course: PSYC 1100
• Professor: Topher Logan

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That is explained by genetic factors; does not give proportion of genetic influ. ); top- down: using models, ideas, & expectations 2 interpret sensory info (is that something. Difference thresholds absolute threshold: minimum stimulation needed 2 detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time; difference threshold: minimum difference b/t two stimuli required 4 detection 50% of the time, experienced as just noticeable difference (cid:272). Hearing: understand the process of sound transduction. What is the mcgurk effect? demonstrates an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception. The illusion occurs when the auditory component of one sound is paired with the visual component of another sound, leading to the perception of a third sound. What is embodied cognition? influ of body sensations, gestures, & other states on cognitive preferences & judgments. What is synesthesia? sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body.