Psychology homework help. Week 2 Assignment: How We Perceive the World
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Instructions
In our reading this week, we learned about the processes of sensation and perception. Although
they are two different processes, one often has an impact on the other. Some individuals aren’t
aware of how much they rely on vision or hearing in their everyday lives, versus others who have
vision or hearing impairments who may rely more heavily on their other senses and perceive the
world differently than others. Please choose ONE option below for either diminishing your vision or
hearing with the goal of becoming more conscious of the relationship between sensation and
perception.
Note: Please be very careful when performing these activities. I suggest doing them in a familiar
environment, such as your home, and having a companion present.
Option 1: Vision
Spend between 15 to 30 minutes “observing” without using your vision. Rely on your hearing,
smell, touch or taste (if appropriate) to navigate your environment. During this time try to perform
several different tasks that you would normally, such as picking up an object, or if you’re at home
try walking to the next room, all while not using your vision. To impair your vision, you can simply
close your eyes or wrap a scarf to cover your eyes.
After your observation time is over, please answer the following questions in 2-3 pages.
Textbook: Chapters 4, 5
Lesson
1. What are the basic processes underlying the sense of vision?
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Option 2: Hearing
Spend between from 15- 30 minutes “observing” without using your hearing. Rely on your sight,
smell, touch or taste (if appropriate). You can use earplugs or noise cancelling headphones (if you
have them) to aid in diminishing your hearing. During this time try to perform several different tasks
that you would normally, such as watching television (muted), or walking outside all while not using
your hearing.
After your observation time is over, please answer the following questions in 2-3 pages.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
2. During the activity, what other senses were you using and how did you use them to
accomplish your tasks to perceive the world around you?
3. What information did you pick up on that you may have ignored if you were using your
sense of vision?
4. Define habituation and sensory adaptation. Provide examples from your observation time of
habituation and/or sensory adaptation to support your response.
5. While this activity was only for a short amount of time, describe how your perception might
change if one of your senses was permanently lost.
1. Briefly describe how sound travels through the ear to the auditory nerve.
2. During the activity, what other senses were you using and how did you use them to
accomplish your tasks to perceive the world around you?
3. What information did you pick up on that you may have ignored if you were using your
sense of hearing?
4. Define habituation and sensory adaptation. Provide examples from your observation time of
habituation and/or sensory adaptation to support your response.
5. While this activity was only for a short amount of time, describe how your perception might
change if one of your senses was permanently lost.
Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title and References pages)
Title page
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Running header in the upper left of all pages
Page number in the upper right of all pages
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PSYC110 Week 2 Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
10.0 pts
20.0 pts
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Sensation & Perception Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style (you will need to cite at
least the textbook for definitions and to explain the processes of vision and hearing)
References page
Content 10.0 pts
Addresses
all aspects of
the
assignment.
8.5 pts
Addresses
most aspects
of the
assignment.
7.5 pts
Addresses
some aspects
of the
assignment.
6.0 pts
Addresses
few aspects
of the
assignment.
0.0 pts
No
effort
Explanation
of
Concepts
20.0 pts
Thoroughly
describes
and
explains
related
sensation
and
perception
concepts in
connection
to key
course
content.
17.0 pts
Explains
sensation
and
perception
concepts
in
connection
to key
course
content,
but more
detail
could be
added.
15.0 pts
Adequately
explains
sensation and
perception
concepts in
connection to key
course content.
Additional
explanation and
details are needed
to clarify the
processes and to
make links to
course content
and assignment.
12.0 pts
Explanation
of sensation
and
perception
concepts is
inadequate or
unclear.
Connections
to key course
content is
inadequate or
unclear.
0.0 pts
No
effort
Analysis 20.0 pts 17.0 pts 15.0 pts 12.0 pts 0.0 pts
Top
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20.0 pts
5.0 pts
The central
idea is
developed
and
expanded.
Thorough
analysis of
sensation
and
perception
concepts
clearly
supports the
central idea
and displays
evidence of
an in-depth
analysis of
the
observation
time.
Sensation
and
perception
concepts are
clearly
applied to
the chosen
sensation
process with
relevant
examples.
The central
idea is
discernible
and
developed
and basic
analysis of
key sensation
and
perception
concepts and
what was
experienced
during the
observation
time is
provided.
Sensation
and
perception
concepts are
applied to the
chosen
sensation
process with
relevant
examples, but
a more
thorough
analysis
could be
included.
The central
idea needs
more
development
with points
tying back to
what was
experienced
during the
observation
time.
Sensation
and
perception
concepts are
adequately
applied to the
chosen
sensation
process with
some
relevant
examples.
Additional
support and
details are
needed to
clarify points.
The central
idea is not
developed,
and the
analysis of
what was
experienced
during the
observation
time.
Sensation and
perception
concepts lack
critical
thought. The
application of
sensation and
perception
concepts
related to the
chosen
sensation
process is
inadequate or
unclear.
Examples
from the
observation
time are not
provided or
irrelevant.
No
effort
Writing:
Mechanics
& Usage
5.0 pts
The writing
is free of
major errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
that would
4.25 pts
The writing
contains a few
major errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation,
but the errors
3.75 pts
The writing
contains
some major
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
3.0 pts
The writing
contains
several
major errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
0.0 pts
No
APA
format
was
used.
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10.0 pts
10.0 pts
detract from
a clear
reading of
the paper.
do not detract
from a clear
reading of the
paper.
that need to
be addressed
for a clearer
reading of the
paper.
that impede
a clear
reading of
the paper.
Source
Integration
& APA
Format
10.0 pts
Textbook is
used and
properly
cited. Paper is
formatted to
include all 7
of the
following: title
page, 1-inch
margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
numbers.
8.5 pts
Textbook is
used and
cited. Paper
is formatted
to include 6
of the
following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
numbers.
7.5 pts
Textbook is
used but not
cited. Paper
is formatted
to include 5
of the
following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
numbers.
6.0 pts
Textbook is
not
used/cited.
Paper is
formatted to
include 4 of
the following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
numbers.
0.0 pts
No
effort
APA
Citations &
References
Page
10.0 pts
All sources
are properly
cited in the
text and
references
page
demonstrating
a mastery of
APA format..
8.5 pts
Most sources
are cited in
the text and
references
page. Some
minor errors
may exist in
citation, but it
does not
interfere with
understanding
7.5 pts
Most
sources are
cited in the
text and
references
page. Some
errors may
exist in
citation that
need to be
addressed
6.0 pts
Sources are
not
properly/cited
in the
text/references
page.
Formatting
contains
several errors
that suggest a
lack of
0.0 pts
No
effort
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Total Points: 75.0
the source of
the
information.
to clarify
the source
of
information.
understanding
of APA format.
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