Perception — definition?
Organizing and interpreting sensory information.
Perception — definition?
Process by which the brain interprets sensory information.
Attention — role?
Selectively focusing on specific stimuli.
Attention — role?
Selectively concentrates on specific stimuli.
Memory stages?
Encoding, storage, retrieval.
Selective vs Divided Attention?
Selective focuses, divided multitasks.
Perceptual Set — effect?
Biases perception based on expectations.
Bottom-up Processing — driven by?
Sensory input.
Top-down Processing — driven by?
Prior knowledge and expectations.
Memory Encoding process?
Transforming sensory input into memory.
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1. What is attention in cognitive processes?
2. What is the primary function of perception according to cognitive psychology?
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