Here is the video, from Monday's class, that explains cochlear implants and ear anatomy. Watch it again!
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Learning to Listen
Here is the video I showed in class about the little boy who had a cochlear implant. We discussed the video in conjunction with the content presented in the do now, "Close-up: Living in a Silent World."
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Extra Credit
Read this article and watch the video. How does this relate to sensation and perception?
Think beyond basic concepts. Extra credit will be awarded based on the level of critical thinking demonstrated in one's answer.
Think beyond basic concepts. Extra credit will be awarded based on the level of critical thinking demonstrated in one's answer.
Other Important Senses
Wednesday's Homework
**You should write your answers on a separate piece of paper (do not post your answers as a comment)**
On a piece of paper, answer the following questions using Cornell notes:
1. How do we sense touch and sense our body's position and movement?
2. How do we experience pain?
3. What is gate-control theory? Provide a concept-to-self (text-to-self) connection.
4. How does pain perception vary according to social situations or cultural traditions?
5. How do we experience taste?
6. How do we experience smell?
Take special care to interpret the concepts. Answer these questions in your own words, not the words of the textbook author (he already has a Ph. D. in psychology, and I know he understands these concepts!)
**You should write your answers on a separate piece of paper (do not post your answers as a comment)**
On a piece of paper, answer the following questions using Cornell notes:
1. How do we sense touch and sense our body's position and movement?
2. How do we experience pain?
3. What is gate-control theory? Provide a concept-to-self (text-to-self) connection.
4. How does pain perception vary according to social situations or cultural traditions?
5. How do we experience taste?
6. How do we experience smell?
Take special care to interpret the concepts. Answer these questions in your own words, not the words of the textbook author (he already has a Ph. D. in psychology, and I know he understands these concepts!)
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Monday's Homework
Hi everyone. Here is the information from the slide in class today. For Monday, please remember that you need to complete a write-up for today's "experiment"/observation and review pp.52-62 in your study book. I will also be sending out a unit 4 study guide and a few other attachments via email, so check your email. If I can figure out how to post these items on the blog, I will do that as well.
Peripheral Vision Observation
*If you did not finish this in class today, you will need to complete the observation with other subjects. Your report will be better if you have data from a variety of subjects.
Test the peripheral vision of a subject by holding a colored object (colored pencils, markers, or highlighters work well) in his/her peripheral vision. Make sure the subject doesn't know what color the object is beforehand, and ensure that the subject stares straight ahead with his/her eyes affixed on one point. Slowly move the object forward and observe when the subject can correctly determine its color. You will get more information (and thus stronger results) if you use subjects who represent a variety of visual ability (e.g., those with glasses, those who don't need glasses, those with contacts) and ages (if possible). You will also want to vary the distance from the subject that you hold the item.
Record all results; include all descriptions of the experimental methodology
Peripheral Vision Observation
*If you did not finish this in class today, you will need to complete the observation with other subjects. Your report will be better if you have data from a variety of subjects.
Test the peripheral vision of a subject by holding a colored object (colored pencils, markers, or highlighters work well) in his/her peripheral vision. Make sure the subject doesn't know what color the object is beforehand, and ensure that the subject stares straight ahead with his/her eyes affixed on one point. Slowly move the object forward and observe when the subject can correctly determine its color. You will get more information (and thus stronger results) if you use subjects who represent a variety of visual ability (e.g., those with glasses, those who don't need glasses, those with contacts) and ages (if possible). You will also want to vary the distance from the subject that you hold the item.
Record all results; include all descriptions of the experimental methodology
- Research question and hypothesis
- –Independent variable
- –Dependent variable
- –Extraneous variables
- Sampling/subjects
- –Procedure
- –Results
- –What do your results demonstrate? (Be specific about the process of visual intake.)
- –Were there inconsistencies in your results? If so, why?
- –Discussion
Please let me know if you have questions!
Advice: Don't procrastinate!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A note on tonight's homework
Just a reminder that you need to answer (via comment) two of the four questions I posted last night.
Note: Your comments will not automatically appear. As I told you in class, I have adjusted the settings so that I need to approve the comments first. I am doing this so everyone does their own work, and you are not influenced by someone else's comment/answer.
I will approve the comments tomorrow and they should be posted to the blog by tomorrow night.
Now, get to work!
Note: Your comments will not automatically appear. As I told you in class, I have adjusted the settings so that I need to approve the comments first. I am doing this so everyone does their own work, and you are not influenced by someone else's comment/answer.
I will approve the comments tomorrow and they should be posted to the blog by tomorrow night.
Now, get to work!
Flashcards and study books
Hi everyone! Just a quick note on the flashcards and study books.
1) You do not need to bring them to class everyday, although you will want to bring your flashcards for the current unit of study (i.e., pull out the sensation flashcards, put them on the ring, and bring those to class)
2) The study book will primarily be used in study group and for your independent studying. Each section summarizes one unit of study in our class. I will occasionally assign it for homework. For example, I am asking you to review the research methods section for Monday's class.
3) These are gold. Seriously. If you use them well, you will be much more prepared for the AP Exam. Success in this course and on the exam does depend a lot on your self-discipline to study even when no on "makes" you.
1) You do not need to bring them to class everyday, although you will want to bring your flashcards for the current unit of study (i.e., pull out the sensation flashcards, put them on the ring, and bring those to class)
2) The study book will primarily be used in study group and for your independent studying. Each section summarizes one unit of study in our class. I will occasionally assign it for homework. For example, I am asking you to review the research methods section for Monday's class.
3) These are gold. Seriously. If you use them well, you will be much more prepared for the AP Exam. Success in this course and on the exam does depend a lot on your self-discipline to study even when no on "makes" you.
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