Overview
Perceptual psychology is a fascinating field that examines how we interpret sensory information to make sense of the world around us. It delves into the processes of sensation and perception, highlighting the differences between them. Sensation involves the detection of stimuli, while perception is ...
Key Terms
Example: Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Example: Recognizing a friend's face in a crowd.
Example: Seeing a series of dots as a line.
Example: Confirmation bias leads people to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.
Example: Reading jumbled words in a sentence.
Example: Identifying a new object by its features.
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Cognitive psychology studies mental processes like perception, memory, and problem-solving.
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advancedSocial Psychology
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intermediateDevelopmental Psychology
Developmental psychology studies how people grow and change throughout life, including perceptual development.
intermediateKey Concepts
SensationPerceptionGestalt PrinciplesCognitive Biases