Week Two Discussion Questions
Review the Structures of the Brain (Section 3) tutorial located at the following link:http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94178_psych_axia/livepsych/interface/index.htm?atitle=4.3%20Major%20Brain%20Structures%20and%20Functions&id1=5_8&id2=5_9&id3=5_10and the Structures of the Brain (Section 5) tutorial located at the following link:http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94178_psych_axia/livepsych/interface/index.htm?atitle=Hemispheric%20Specialization&id1=8_1&id2=8_2&id3=8_3&id4=8_5
Describe the different functions of the central core of the brain compared to the cerebral cortex. Why are both important?
Define sensation and perception. What is the difference between them? Provide an example.
Take the questionnaire on p. 73 of Psychology and Your Life. Are you more consistent with the right or left brain orientation? How will your strengths help you with your future goals?
Watch the Consciousness – Interactive Tutorial located at the following link:http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94123_psych_axia/lesson_03/select.htm. Choose two states of consciousness and provide an example of a behavior associated with each.
Watch the Stages of Sleep tutorial located at the following link: http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94178_psych_axia/livepsych/interface/index.htm?atitle=Stages%20of%20Sleep&id1=16_1&id2=16_2&id3=16_3&sid=16_1
Identify the stages of sleep. How many hours of sleep do you get on average each night? Explain how this impacts your performance at work? At school?