🗓 Unit 5 - Sensation & Perception

Summary

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish sensation from perception
• Describe how sensory information is translated into meaningful signals
• Explain the concept of threshold and distinguish between absolute and difference thresholds.
• Explain gestalt grouping

Prepare for Today

Readings

• 5.1 Sensation versus Perception

• 5.2 Waves and Wavelengths

• 5.3 Vision

• 5.4 Hearing

• 5.5 The Other Senses

• 5.6 Gestalt Principles of Perception

NOTE: An earlier version of these slides included an error in the Gestalt Perception section. The slide explaining the concept of similarity was combined with It has since been corrected! (07/24/2024)

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Lecture Slides

Takeaways

• Sensation occurs when sensory receptors detect sensory stimuli.
• Perception involves the organization, interpretation, and conscious experience of those sensations.
• Our perceptions are not infallible, and they can be influenced by bias, prejudice, and other factors.

Today’s Assignment

Reaction Time Activity

• Go to APA online psychology laboratory
• Find the 1) Experiment: Reaction Time Color & 2) Experiment: Reaction Time
• Enter the Class ID: 524024
• Follow the instructions and complete BOTH experiments
• Download and complete the Reaction Time worksheet. Submit it to the Unit 5 Activity on Canvas.

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Recommended links for additional learning

Topic	Description	Links
Optical Illusions	Website that compiles interesting visual phenomenon and explains optical illusions.	Website
Art and Neuroscience	Article describing the use of neuroscience and perception to make art.	Article