PSYC.SS.4.A
Explain the capabilities and limitations of sensory systems and individual perceptions.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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capabilitieslimitationssensory systemsindividual perceptions
Skills
- explain (capabilities of sensory systems) #dok2
- explain (limitations of sensory systems) #dok2
- explain (capabilities and limitations of individual perceptions) #dok2
- differentiate (between capabilities and limitations of sensory systems) #dok2
- analyze (how individual perception can affect understanding of stimuli) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define the major sensory systems. #dok1
- I can identify basic functions of each sensory system. #dok1
- I can explain the capabilities of sensory systems in detecting stimuli. #dok2
- I can describe the limitations faced by sensory systems. #dok2
- I can explain how individual perceptions can vary based on sensory information. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast the capabilities and limitations of different sensory systems. #dok3
- I can analyze examples of how perception is shaped by sensory limitations. #dok3
- I can evaluate how differences in perception might impact behavior or cognition. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Sensory systems have both remarkable abilities and inherent limitations that influence how individuals interpret the world.
- Perception is a subjective process shaped by both sensory input and individual differences.
Essential Questions
- What are the primary sensory systems and what are their main functions?
- How do the limitations of sensory systems affect perception?
- Why do individuals sometimes perceive the same stimulus differently?
- In what ways can our perceptions be inaccurate or unreliable?
- How do personal experiences or biological factors shape individual perception?