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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

4. Sensation and Perception

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4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

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Sound waves and light waves share

no properties.

the property of wavelength only.

the properties of wavelength, amplitude, and purity.

some properties, but scientists are not sure how many.

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Begin by understanding the basic properties of waves, which include wavelength, amplitude, and purity. These properties are applicable to both sound and light waves.

Wavelength refers to the distance between successive crests of a wave. It is a common property shared by both sound and light waves.

Amplitude is the height of the wave crest or depth of the trough, which determines the intensity or loudness in sound waves and brightness in light waves.

Purity, in the context of waves, often refers to the uniformity of the wave's frequency. In sound, it relates to the tone quality, and in light, it relates to the color saturation.

Conclude by recognizing that sound and light waves share these properties, which are fundamental to understanding their behavior and effects in different contexts.