Human Eye and Perception

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the human eye, vision, perception, learning, and conditioning based on lecture notes.

What are the primary functions of rods in the human eye?

Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions and help with peripheral vision.

What is the fovea responsible for in the human eye?

The fovea allows for detailed and sharp central vision.

What is meant by 'blind spot' in vision?

The blind spot is the area of the visual field where the optic nerve connects to the retina, resulting in no photoreceptors.

What are saccadic eye movements?

Saccadic movements are quick jumps of the eye between fixation points.

What is the difference between monocular and binocular depth cues?

Monocular cues are depth cues that can be perceived with one eye, while binocular cues require both eyes for depth perception.

What does Weber's Law state in relation to perception?

Weber's Law states that the just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the initial stimulus.

What is the role of the ventral stream in visual processing?

The ventral stream is responsible for object recognition and form representation.

What is the significance of the Gestalt principles of perceptual organization?

Gestalt principles explain how we organize visual elements into groups to perceive patterns.

How does the concept of feature detectors function in vision?

Feature detectors are specialized cells in the brain that respond selectively to specific visual features, such as edges or angles.

What is the basic definition of learning?

Learning is an experience that causes a change in future behavior.

What does classical conditioning involve?

Classical conditioning involves associating an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

What is the law of effect in operant conditioning?

The law of effect states that behaviors followed by favorable consequences are more likely to occur again.

What is meant by 'acquisition' in conditioning?

Acquisition refers to the initial stage of learning when a response is established.

What are the types of reinforcement in operant conditioning?

Primary reinforcement satisfies biological needs; secondary reinforcement is conditioned to be reinforcing.