PSYC.SS.4.B
Understand the interaction of the individual and the environment in determining sensation and perception.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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interactionindividualenvironmentsensationperception
Skills
- describe (the interaction between the individual and the environment) #dok2
- explain (how the environment influences sensation and perception) #dok2
- analyze (cases of sensation and perception involving individual-environment interaction) #dok3
- evaluate (the impact of the environment on perception and sensation in specific contexts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe how an individual interacts with the environment to shape sensation and perception. #dok2
- I can explain ways in which the environment can influence what and how people sense and perceive. #dok2
- I can analyze real-life scenarios to determine how sensation and perception are affected by both individual and environmental factors. #dok3
- I can evaluate examples to assess the relative influence of individual differences and environment on perception. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Both individuals and their environments play central roles in shaping perception and sensation.
- Understanding perception and sensation requires considering the ongoing interaction between people and their surroundings.
Essential Questions
- How does an individual's environment affect what they perceive and sense?
- In what ways do individual differences shape the process of sensation and perception?
- What are some real-world examples where perception is influenced by the environment?
- How do individuals interact with their environments to create unique perceptions?
- Can perceptions ever be entirely free from environmental influence? Why or why not?