Sensation and Perception ( # 6)
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Content Standards:
1. Basic concepts explaining the capabilities and limitations of sensory
processes
a. explain the concepts of threshold, adaptation and constancyhttp://illusionworks.com/
b. describe the operation of sensory systems
c. list forms of energy for which we do and do not have sensory
receptors
d. relate knowledge of sensory processes to applications in areas like
engineering psychology, advertising, music, architecture, etc.
2. Interaction of the environment and the person in determining
perception
a. explain Gestalt concepts and principles, such as figure-ground,
continuity, similarity, proximity, closure, etc.
b. describe binocular and monocular depth cues
c. describe the influence on perception of environmental variables,
motivation, past experiences, culture, expectations
3. Nature of attention
a. explain what is meant by attention
b. describe how attention differs for demanding versus simple tasks