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6. Sensation & Peception

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Perception Experiments

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describe the field of study known as psychophysics

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define and discuss threshold, Weber's law, and signal detection

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describe the nature and functioning of the sense organs

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outline the principles involved in perception

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Please read Chapter 5 of textbook - Sensation & Perception
 

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Assignment #: 11 Type: Questions
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# 11 -- Chapter 5 Questions

Please e-mail answers to questions # 1 - 16 on page 129.  Please present questions followed by answers.
 

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View the Sensation & Perception PowerPoint Presentation.  There are some excellent examples that will reinforce your knowledge of key terms.  If you have a 28.8 modem, download may take 15-20 minutes.

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Journal Entry #5
Subject Heading:  Journal Entry #5 - Psychology 1.1
E-mail journal entry to: kevinviau@mail.coolschool.k12.or.us

Think about an occasion in which you were in a crowded and noisy setting.  Did you find yourself listening to or picking up parts of another conversation?  Write an explanation for this occurrence in your journal.
 

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Once you are finished, please proceed to 
Sensation & Perception Experiments

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