Dual processing

Question 1

Dual Processing Theory

Answer 1

This theory suggests that déjà vu occurs when there is a temporary overlap or mismatch between 2 cognitive processes: one that recognizes the current situation as novel and another that incorrectly signals
familiarity. Might occur due to a brief glitch in the brain’s processing of sensory information, leading to the
simultaneous feeling of newness and familiarity

Question 2

Sensory Awareness/dual processing

Answer 2

Perception, memory, thinking, language, and attitudes all operate on two levels—a conscious, deliberate “high road” and an unconscious, automatic “low road”/ dual processing—we know more
than we know we know.
Unconscious parallel processing (low road) frees your conscious mind to deal with new challenges. All of this unconscious information processing occurs simultaneously on multiple parallel planes.
For example: Traveling a familiar route, your hands and feet do the driving while your mind is elsewhere.

Question 3

Low Awareness

Answer 3

Similar to a reflex (jumping), some cues, or significant sensory information, will automatically elicit a response from us even though we never consciously perceive it. SNAKES!
Priming readily “activating” certain concepts and associations from one’s memory

Question 4

High Awareness

Answer 4

state of mind where an individual is highly attentive to and actively processing information from their environment, demonstrating a deep level of awareness and critical analysis of incoming stimuli, effectively allowing them to fully understand and respond to complex situations
with a high degree of detail and insight

Question 5

High awareness

Answer 5

• Focused attention:
  The ability to concentrate intensely on specific information while filtering out distractions.
• Metacognition:
  Conscious awareness of one’s own thought processes, including the ability to monitor and regulate
  them.
• Detailed perception:
  Carefully observing and registering subtle nuances within sensory information.
• Critical thinking:
  Actively evaluating information, identifying biases, and considering multiple perspectives.
• Intuition and pattern recognition:
  Recognizing complex patterns and connections within information quickly.