Week 3 critical thinking general psychology

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SENSATION & PERCEPTION WORKSHEET

Review the "Thinking Critically About Advertising and Subconscious Messages" box on page 88 of Chapter 3 - Sensation and Perception. Complete the activity as indicated and address the following questions.

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a)  Briefly describe the path of information from the targeted sensory organ (i.e. eye, ear, skin, etc.) to the brain. Include a synthesis of terms/information from both Chapter 2 - Biological Basis of Behavior and Chapter 3 - Sensation and Perception in your description. 

b) What cues were used to create subconscious or conscious associations? 

c) What is the underlying message you perceived from this advertisement based on the primary sensory cues used? (In other words, what is the underlying message you perceived from the combination of actors, visuals/colors, sounds, associations, etc. used to catch your attention?)

d) What personal factors (from pages 118-120) might be influencing your perceptions toward this category of advertisements?

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