Unit 2, Part 2: Sensation & Perception

In order to understand human behavior we must first understand the processes by which we receive and process incoming stimulus. In this part of the unit we will investigate the sensory systems.

Unit 2, Part 2, Activity 1: Sensory Processing

Ch4 Sensation and Perception

Watch the TED.com video below and be prepared to discuss in class.

Optical illusions show how we seeBeau Lotto's color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can't normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what's really out there.

Unit 2, Part 2, Activity 2: The Visual Process

This lecture covers the basics of the visual process. Please take careful notes in preparation for the quiz

Visual System ppt.pptx