Contemporary Biology BIO 111

This chapter differentiates between sensation and perception. It describes different theories of perception, as well as perception in action. Neurons in the environment are also explained.

This chapter differentiates between selective and divided attention by defining and giving examples of each. Many models of attention are explained, as well as the physiology of attention.

This chapter defines memory, as well as short term and working memory. The modal model of memory are explained, along with sensory memory.

This chapter discusses the structure of long term memory, as well as explicit and implicit memory.

The topic of language is defined and discussed, as well as more in depth topics such as understanding words, sentences, perception in language, and producing language.

This chapter differentiates between mental and visual imagery. Perception and imagery are compared, as well as imagery in the brain.

Different approaches to solving a problem are explained; such as, the gestalt approach, information processing, and creative problem solving. How experts solve problems is also explored.

This chapter covers topics related to decisions, as well as different approaches to making decisions. Ways to reason are included; such as, inductive and deductive reasoning. All kinds of heuristics are explained, along with the physiology of thinking.