Chapter 7 Gives Three Guidelines for Organizing Information Spatially

question 34

Short Answer

Chapter 7 gives three guidelines for organizing information spatially. One is to provide signposts. What are the other two?

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Definitions:

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, especially in sensory systems where physical stimuli are converted into nerve signals.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity that can be detected by a sensory system at least 50% of the time.

Signal Detection Theory

A theory predicting how and when we detect the presence of a faint stimulus (signal) amid background stimulation (noise). Assumes there is no single absolute threshold and that detection depends partly on a person’s experience, expectations, motivation, and alertness.

Horror Movie

A film genre designed to frighten, scare, or disgust its viewers by leveraging suspense, fear, and shock.