SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
BASIC CONCEPTS OF SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
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perceptual adaptation
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the phi phenomenon
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retinal disparity
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vsiaul capture
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Detailed explanation-1: -The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion. This best illustrates: a. relative motion.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is an example of a monocular cue. an illusion of movement created when two or more adjacent lights blink on and off in quick succession. Example: The Christmas lights on the tree are blinking rapidly and appear to be moving. This is an example of the Phi phenomenon.
Detailed explanation-3: -Opponent process theory helps explain aspects of color vision. The activation of one type of cone cell leads to the inhibition of the other two. This opponent process is thought to be responsible for our perception of color and explains why people experience afterimages.
Detailed explanation-4: -Kinesthesis. The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion.
Detailed explanation-5: -This refers to the ability of the body to adapt to an environment by filtering out distractions. For example, someone who lives near a train can perceptually adapt such that they can ignore the train whistle in order to sleep at night.