perceptual filtering

the process of focusing attention on a selected subset of the large number of stimuli that are present at any one time. Perceptual filtering is necessary because the cognitive and physical capacity of an individual to process and respond to multiple sources of information is limited. See also bottleneck model.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

ABR

abbreviation for auditory brainstem response. See brainstem auditory evoked response.