Intro to Psychology Topics 3 & 4

Topic 3: Sensation and Perception
- Objectives:
- 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.
- Materials:
- Read: Chapter 3
- Assignments:
- Complete the following study guide questions.
- Chapter 3 Study GuideFile
- Chapter 3 Study Guide SubmissionAssignment
- Assessments:
- Chapter 3 Quiz
- There is no exam for Chapter 3.
Topic 4: States of Consciousness
- Objectives:
- Discuss the nature of consciousness.
  
  Explain the nature of sleep and dreams.
  
  Describe hypnosis.
  
  Evaluate the uses and types of psychoactive drugs.
- Materials:
- Read: Chapter 4
- Assignments:
- Chapter 4 Study GuideFile
- Chapter 4 Study Guide SubmissionAssignment
- Complete the following quiz over sleep disorders.
- Chapter 4 Quiz
- Assessments:
- Complete the Sleep Assessment and submit it below.
- Sleep AssessmentFile
- Sleep Assessment SubmissionAssignment
- There is no exam for chapter 4.