Today’s Objectives Bell Ringer Understand the different forms of perception & apply those terms to actual examples of optical illusions. internet activity Bell Ringer Stare at the plus sign in the Middle. What happens after Awhile? ** Grab a computer **

What is Perception? The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information *Top down processing*

Assignment Look at the internet sites on the next slide. Do all the activities & reflect on what you noticed or did. For each site you visit… write down at least 5 optical illusions you looked at and did.

Sensation & Perception http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/senseschallenge/ www.psychology.org/links Environment & Behavior Sensation & Perception Changing Illusions Optical Illusions http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/ Try out some of these illusions! There are some really awesome ones! ** Write a brief reflection on what you learned today & what illusions you saw- this will be handed in***

Do you have any questions? Today’s Objectives Understand the different forms of perception & apply those terms to actual examples of optical illusions. Do you have any questions? Schedule Tomorrow- Consumer behavior notes & discussion Friday- Video on psychology & advertising Monday- Review Tuesday- TEST