ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] PSY (9-12) 4 :

4 ) Describe the interconnected processes of sensation and perception.

•  Explaining the role of sensory systems in human behavior, including sight, sound, smell, touch, and pain

•  Explaining how what is perceived can be different from what is sensed, including how attention and environmental cues can affect the ability to accurately sense and perceive the world

•  Describing the role of Gestalt principles and concepts in perception

What is the difference between sensing and perceiving? How does vision actually work? What does this have to do with a Corgi? In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank takes us on a journey through the brain to better explain these and other concepts. Plus, you know, CORGI!

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] PSY (9-12) 4 :

4 ) Describe the interconnected processes of sensation and perception.

•  Explaining the role of sensory systems in human behavior, including sight, sound, smell, touch, and pain

•  Explaining how what is perceived can be different from what is sensed, including how attention and environmental cues can affect the ability to accurately sense and perceive the world

•  Describing the role of Gestalt principles and concepts in perception

What does perception even mean? What is the difference between seeing something and making sense of it? In today's episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank gives us some insight into the differences between sensing and perceiving.