Introduction to Psychology: Sensation and Perception

This course will explore how our five senses interact to help us understand the environment and our behaviour. It will also examine how perception and sensation differ from one another and how attention can combine to create a unique way to perceive the environment. The course will also examine why psychologists study sensation as a component of our behaviour and mental processes. To properly study perception you will need to be able to comprehend the structure and function of your sensory systems, and to compare the pros and cons to the various psychological methods. This course will help you to gain this knowledge and an understanding of the mechanisms behind perceptual constancies. This course will teach you how to understand the way that perceptual elements are grouped and how to confidently talk about Gestalt principles.