PSY 200/SOC 200: Social Psychology//Social final

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The Visual System

Sensory Systems

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Sensory Systems We use sensory information to understand the world around us and the

way that it is constantly changing. In this module, you will learn about the

major sensory systems and the ways in which information from specialized

sensory receptors is converted into action potentials in neurons that our

brains use to build our perception of the world.

Learning Outcomes

In this Module, we will align with the following Learning Outcomes:

CLO 2: Students will understand the biological bases of sensory systems.

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The Auditory System

Anatomy of the Eye

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Processing Visual Information

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Visual Deficits

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Visual System

In this section, you will learn about the structure and function of

the visual system. You will first learn about the basic anatomy of

the eye and the function of its structures and how visual

information is processed from the retina to the brain. Finally, you

will learn about a rare visual deficit in which people cannot "see" or

recognize faces.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, students will be able to:

Describe the basic anatomy of the eye

Understand how visual information is processed

Describe prosopagnosia

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Anatomy of the Ear

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Auditory Processing

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Tinnitus

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Auditory System

Audition, or hearing, is one of the primary senses by which we

make sense of the world around us, and a basic understanding of

the processes that allow us to hear is essential to any discussion of

the biological bases of behavior. In this section, you will learn

about the structure and function of the ear, the ways in which

sound waves are interpreted by the brain, and one of the most

problematic dysfunctions of the auditory system: tinnitus.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, students will be able to:

Describe the structure and function of the ear

Understand pitch perception and sound localization

Recognize the devastating effects that tinnitus can have on

a person's quality of life

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The Chemical Senses

Olfaction

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Gustation

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Sensory Interaction

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The Chemical Senses

Our sense of smell (olfaction) and taste (gustation) are chemical

senses because they respond to chemical stimuli that are floating

in the air or dissolved in the saliva of our mouths. In this section,

you will learn the basics of how these sensory systems operate and

how they interact with one another.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, students will be able to:

Describe the basic processes involved in olfaction

Describe the basic processes involved in gustation

Understand how our experience of flavor is an example of

sensory interaction

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The Body Senses

Touch

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Pain and Temperature

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Proprioception and Kinesthesia

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The Body Senses

In this section, you will learn about the various body senses. These

systems involve a variety of mechanoreceptors and free nerve

endings as the primary sensory cells. These systems provide

information about touch, temperature, pain, body position and

movement.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, students will be able to:

Understand the cutaneous senses

Differentiate between pathways that carry touch

information and pain/temperature

Differentiate between proprioception and kinesthesia

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Milestone Activity 2

Milestone Activity 2

You have reached a Milestone Activity! Please be sure you

complete the lessons above before continuing.

Milestone Activities are important stops along your educational

journey to check your progress towards mastering the competency

and to get feedback and guidance from your tutorial faculty. Please

note: You must complete this Milestone Activity before moving on

in this competency.

Milestones ask questions that touch upon concepts covered in

previous Learning Activities and provide you with the opportunity

to see concepts from the perspective of experts in the field, your

faculty. This Milestone Activity is not graded and will not impact

your score on your Final Assessment; however, your response must

score a “Proficient” or “Exemplary” on each criterion, listed in the

Assignment Rubric, in order to access and submit your Final

Assessment.

To complete this Milestone Activity, read the instructions below

and then upload your response to Brightspace. In order to score a

“Proficient” or “Exemplary”, your response must be thoughtful and

substantive, and you must reference or cite content from this

competency. Your tutorial faculty will use the rubric to determine if

your post shows the depth of thought required to successfully

complete this Milestone. Let’s get started!

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Milestone Activity 2

Assignment