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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.1
How does signal detection theory explain our perception in noisy environments?
It asserts that continuous exposure will improve our sensitivity over time.
It proposes that all stimuli are perceived equally if they reach absolute thresholds.
It suggests we perceive stimuli differently based on decision-making processes and psychological factors, not just on sensory information.
It explains perception as solely dependent on bottom-up processing mechanisms.
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