Sensation/Perception

Sensation/Perception
Have you ever noticed how the same experience can be different in different situations? Read chapter 4 Sensation and Perception in your text book. The processes of sensation and perception can be influenced by the environment in which we experience the stimulus. Briefly describe a situation in which you believe that your sensation and/or perception was altered by your environment. What sensory mode was changed and in what way? How would your sensation or perception of this same experience in another setting be different? Use one of the sensation or perceptual concepts discussed in the textbook in chapter 4 that is likely an explanation for your experience. For your example be sure to choose one of the sensory or perceptual concepts (attention, illusory conjunctions, principles of perceptual organization discussed in the text, and NOT anything due to pure physiological changes discussed in the “sensory adaptation” section of the text book.

Formatting instructions
– Manuscript should be 1.0 – 1.5 page in length, longer will be penalized
– Text must be double spaced with one inch margins, or will be penalized
– Typed in 12 point “Times New Roman” font, or will be penalized
– APA format reference of your textbook in the text of the paper, or will be penalized

Additional Information and Hints For Your Paper
– Be creative with your example; do not just adapt one presented in the book.
– For your personal experience, do more than tell your story: Show explicitly how you are applying the information to your own experience.
Look over the grading rubric to see how your paper will be evaluated before you write.

Last Completed Projects