Sensation and Perception
Psychology · Year 10 · Perception · 2.º Período

Sensation and Perception

Students will differentiate between sensation and perception, exploring how our brains interpret sensory information. They will examine the role of binocular and monocular depth cues.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Psychology (AQA) 3.1.2.1: Sensation and perceptionGCSE Psychology (AQA) 3.1.2.2: Visual cues and constancies

About This Topic

Students will differentiate between sensation and perception, exploring how our brains interpret sensory information. They will examine the role of binocular and monocular depth cues.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between sensation and perception?
  2. How do we perceive depth?
  3. What are visual constancies?

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