Describe at least one common perceptual illusion and explain the causes.

1. How does sensation affect what you are experiencing right now? Choose one sensory modality (ie. vision, hearing, taste, etc…) and describe the anatomical structures and processes in how it functions. Which of the senses do you think is the most complex and why?
2. How does perception affect what you are experiencing right now? Describe at least one common perceptual illusion and explain the causes.
3. Is extrasensory perception (ESP) real? In other words, can perception occur without our five senses? What is the evidence for and against ESP?
Using both your textbook and at least 1 other source, examine both sides of this phenomenon. If possible use taste as the sensory to write about.
Include 1 original post (at least 2-4 paragraphs* in length). *Each paragraph should consist of 3-5 sentences.
Integrate at least 3 PARAPHRASED terms, concepts, or facts from the TEXTBOOK in original post.
Include APA in-text citations and references for both the textbook AND any additional resources used. (Note, additional resources are NOT a replacement for the textbook requirement).
References:
Licht, D., Hull, M., & Ballantyne, C. (2019). Presenting psychology (2nd ed.). Worth Publishers.
Note: Include a reference for the 1 additional resource you reviewed as well.

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