PSYC 1115 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Inattentional Blindness, Circadian Rhythm, Introspection Illusion
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Brain states and consciousness: consciousness cognitive neuroscience awareness of ourselves and environment. Self awareness (ability to think about self) Ex: problem solving our minds perform automatic actions, often without being aware of them high track (everything is automatically processed example bird) Unconsciously we see colour -- motion-- form-- depth. Unusual consequences of having dual track mind: blindsight. Blindsight selective attention selective inattention condition in which person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously experiencing it focusing on conscious awareness on particular stimuli allows us to focus on limited portion of surroundings. Causes inattentional blindness, change blindness and choice blindness. Inattentional blindness: failing to see visible objects when attention is directed elsewhere (didn"t see coworker on bus because on phone) Change blindness: failing to notice change in environment. Choice blindness: due to deception, brain is tricked (person with 7. 5 shoes thought it was better when she thought they were 6. 5) Eeg / brain waves & muscle movements during sleep.
