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Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

This course is part of General Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze how sensory processes and perception shape the way people interpret and interact with the world around them.
Explain how states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, and psychoactive substances, influence cognition, emotion, and behavior.

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Explore how perception and consciousness shape the way you experience the world. In this course, you'll examine how your senses work together to interpret information and influence thoughts, behaviors, and everyday experiences. You'll also investigate consciousness and states of awareness, including sleep, dreaming, and hypnosis, gaining insight into how the mind functions both within and beyond conscious awareness. By the end of the course, you'll be able to explain key concepts in perception and consciousness and describe how different states of awareness influence behavior and cognition.

Have you ever stopped to consider how your senses shape your perception of the world? Your ability to see, hear, taste, smell, and touch influences how you interpret and understand the reality around you. In this course, you will explore how your senses work in harmony to create your subjective experiences. In this course, you will also explore consciousness, sleep, dreams, and even the enigmatic power of hypnosis. Have you ever wondered what happens when you close your eyes and drift off to sleep, or why we experience dreams that seem to transport us to another reality? Understanding consciousness is essential for comprehending your own identity. Various states of conscious awareness, such as waking, sleeping, dreaming, and daydreaming, significantly shape the human experience.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Sensation vs Perception3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 155 minutes

Reading: Sensation pp. 102-13050 minutes
Reading: Perception pp. 130-14125 minutes
Reading: Consciousness and Sleep pp. 150-16835 minutes
Reading: Dreams, Hypnosis, and Psychoactive Drugs pp. 170-19345 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Sensations5 minutes
Interactive: Perception5 minutes
Interactive: Brain Activity During Sleep5 minutes
Interactive: Drugs and their Side Effects5 minutes

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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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