Sensation & Perception Knowledge Organizer

Here’s a knowledge organizer I’ve created of the most essential terms for sensation and perception in an introductory psychology course. These knowledge organizers are designed to help you identify the most important factual knowledge you need to have in order to engage in the more challenging activities of discussing, writing about, and applying the concepts. If you find these useful … Read More

Olfaction: Sense of Smell

In this video I explain the process of transduction for scent; how odorant molecules in the air can trigger different olfactory receptor neurons which then send messages to the rhinencephalon or “nose brain”. I mention the links between scent, emotion, and memory and how pheromones allow for chemical communication between members of a species. Finally I mention the relationship between … Read More

Sensation & Perception Resources

On this page you’ll find a number of resources for understanding the key concepts of sensation and perception. If I’ve missed a good resource, please share it in the comments section! General Resources Sensation & Perception Key Terms Sensation & Perception Pinterest Page OpenStax Sensation & Perception Chapter Master Introductory Psychology Volume 1 (Amazon link) General Video Resources Specific Concepts … Read More