Sensory Processing and Perception

A collection of flashcards based on key terms related to sensory processing, perception, and related theories.

What is prosopagnosia commonly known as?

Face blindness.

What theory suggests that there are three types of color receptors?

Trichromatic Theory.

What is the term for the inability to perceive colors?

Dichromatism.

Which theory explains color perception based on opposing retinal processes?

Opponent-Process Theory.

What is the function of the cochlea in the auditory system?

It converts sound vibrations into neural signals.

What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of vision?

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, affecting color perception.

What is the primary function of the auditory cortex?

To process auditory information.

What kind of hearing loss is described as sensorineural hearing loss?

Nerve deafness due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.

What is the name for the smallest unit of sound that can change meaning?

Phoneme.

What are the three tiny bones in the middle ear called?

Hammer, anvil, stirrup.

What is the phenomenon where visual and auditory components are mismatched in perception?

McGurk Effect.

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing pain?

Somatosensory cortex.

What type of sense is described by the term 'kinesthetic sense'?

The sense of body position and movement.

What is the function of the olfactory bulbs?

To process information about smells (olfaction).

What is the term for the sensation of pain that occurs in an area where an amputated limb once existed?

Phantom limb sensation.

What does the term 'supertasters' refer to?

Individuals with a heightened sense of taste sensitivity.

What are the basic tastes that humans can perceive?

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami.

What is the Gate-control Theory related to?

Pain perception and the modulation of pain signals.

What is the role of taste buds?

To detect different tastes (gustation).

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

To maintain balance and spatial orientation.

What does adaptive mean in the context of sensory processing?

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli.

What are pheromones?

Chemical signals released by individuals that affect the behavior of others.

What type of transduction occurs in hearing?

Auditory transduction.

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

The frequency of a sound wave determines its pitch.