Perception

By: Christina, Becca, Emilyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4&feature=related

Inborn Abilities

"So the baby cannot." Perception. Web. 12 Nov 2010.

*They are the most basic sensory abilities.*Salty from sweet.*Discriminate between odors.

Critical Periods

Wade, Carole. Psychology. 8th. 1. Upper Saddle River, NJ, United States: Pearson Education, Inc. , 2006,2003,2000. 210. Print.

Nervous system will deteriorate.

Psychological & Cultural Influences

• Needs

• Beliefs

• Emotions

• Expectations

Wade, Carole. Psychology. 8th. 1. Upper Saddle River, NJ, United States: Pearson Education, Inc. , 2006,2003,2000. 212. Print.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5yg6vw8WoM&feature=related

Perceiving Subliminally

• Perception of stimuli flashed so quickly that they do not register in conscious awareness-could affect attitudes and behavior.

Wade, Carole. Psychology. 8th. 1. Upper Saddle River, NJ, United States: Pearson Education, Inc. , 2006,2003,2000. 214. Print.

Evidence or Coincidence?Reality or Illusion?

• We use our sensory organs-ears, eyes, mouth, and nose-to experience the things going on outside of our body.

• However, some people claim they can send and receive messages without using usual sensory organs.

• Extra Sensory Perception

• TelepathyWade, Carole. Psychology. 8th. 1. Upper Saddle River, NJ,

United States: Pearson Education, Inc. , 2006,2003,2000. 215, 216. Print.

Perception vs. Persuasion

• 1950’s advertising executive claimed he had increased sales by flashing EAT POPCORN and DRINK COKE!

• Experimental videos

(Eich and Hymon, 1992)

www.psycharts.com/illusions.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_cCM2y38Q

Magic

"Majician." Gnurf. Web. 15 Nov 2010.