This worksheet covers sensation, perception and attention — the gateway processes to memory. Use precise psychological terminology throughout.
Part A — Sensation and perception
Q1. Distinguish between the terms 'sensation' and 'perception'. (2 marks)
Q2. Name and outline the three processes of sensation. (6 marks)
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Q3. Name the three processes of perception. (3 marks)
Part B — Applying perception
Q4. With reference to an ambiguous image (one that can be perceived in two different ways), explain how the processes of organisation and interpretation impact our perception of the image. (4 marks)
Part C — Attention
Q5. Provide a psychological definition for the term 'divided attention'. (3 marks)
Q6. The 'Cocktail party effect' is a key study of attention. Explain how its findings relate to selective attention. (3 marks)