PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION (PY3025)

Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental operations by which every human being acquires knowledge about the external world. This course provides a scientific understanding of how and why the human senses affect the way people perceive the world around them, including how perceptions can be distorted by both physical and experiential factors.

Code:

PY3025

Name:

PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION

Discipline:

PY (Psychology)

Type:

Regular

Level:

Undergraduate

Credits:

Can be taken twice for credit?:

Pre-requisites:

PY1000CCI

Co-requisites:

None

Learning Outcomes

Develop an increased awareness of the interaction of anatomical, physiological, perceptual, motivational and cognitive factors in perception.
Develop more effective skills in searching and critically evaluating scientific literature.
Develop more understanding of, and compassion towards, people whose perceptual experiences, attitudes and behaviors differ from your own.
Gain a better understanding of the relevance of sensation and perception to everyday living.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the basic theories, concepts, key researchers, and psychological mechanisms related to S&P
Learn the historical issues and empirical findings, which have contributed to the state of the art in sensory physiology and perception
Understand the different methodologies utilized in S&P and be able to apply them in class and in your own research.

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Term	Code	Name
Fall 2023	PY3025	PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION
Fall 2024	PY3025	PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION

PSYCHOLOGY OF SENSATION (PY3025)

Learning Outcomes

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