Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sensation - detects information and transmits signal to brain
perception - organizes and interprets sensation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| raw energy absorbed by sensation converted to neural signals to be sent to brain |
|
|
Term
| bottom-up processing vs. top-down processing |
|
Definition
| bottom-up (sensory analysis that begins with sensory receptors) is interpreted by our minds. Top-down processing uses bottom-up processing as well as experiences and expectations to construct perception. |
|
|
