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Sensory Processes

Sensory processes refer to the methods by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive, organize, and interpret stimuli from the environment. These processes are essential for perception, allowing individuals to experience and respond to sensory information such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

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Sensory processes are fundamental to how we interact with the world around us. They involve the detection of stimuli through our senses and the interpretation of that information by our brain. Understanding these processes is crucial for various fields, including psychology, marketing, and education...

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Key Terms

Sensation
The process of detecting physical energy from the environment.

Example: Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Perception
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.

Example: Recognizing a friend's face in a crowd.

Absolute Threshold
The minimum intensity of a stimulus that can be detected 50% of the time.

Example: Hearing a ticking clock in a quiet room.

Difference Threshold
The smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected.

Example: Noticing the difference in weight when adding a small object to a scale.

Sensory Adaptation
The process by which our sensitivity to a constant stimulus decreases over time.

Example: Not noticing the smell of a strong perfume after being in the room for a while.

Stimulus
Any event or object that can provoke a sensory response.

Example: A loud noise that catches your attention.

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The study of mental processes including perception, memory, and problem-solving.
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The study of the nervous system and its role in behavior and cognitive functions.
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The study of observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
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Key Concepts

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