Topic 3: Sensation and Perception

• Objectives:

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• • Discuss basic principles of sensation and perception.
  • Explain how the visual system enables us to see and, by communicating with the brain, to perceive the world.
  • Understand how the auditory system registers sound and how it connects with the brain to perceive it.
  • Explain how the skin, chemical, kinesthetic, and vestibular senses work.
  • Discuss the everyday practices associated with protecting vision and hearing.
  • Discuss the role of the conscious mind in constructing a happy and healthy life.
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• Read: Chapter 3
• Assignments:

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• • Complete the following study guide questions.
• Chapter 3 Study GuideFile
• Chapter 3 Study Guide SubmissionAssignment
• Assessments:

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• Chapter 3 Quiz
• • There is no exam for Chapter 3.

Topic 4: States of Consciousness

• Objectives:

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• • Discuss the nature of consciousness.
  • Explain the nature of sleep and dreams.
  • Describe hypnosis.
  • Evaluate the uses and types of psychoactive drugs.
• Materials:

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• Read: Chapter 4
• Assignments:

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• Chapter 4 Study GuideFile
• Chapter 4 Study Guide SubmissionAssignment
• • Complete the following quiz over sleep disorders.
• Chapter 4 Quiz
• Assessments:

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• • Complete the Sleep Assessment and submit it below.
• Sleep AssessmentFile
• Sleep Assessment SubmissionAssignment
• • There is no exam for chapter 4.