Question: Discussions are fundamental to shared learning, so please be sure to participate early and often!

After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmate's responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 200-250 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.

After you have submitted your initial post, take time to review your classmates' responses and to respond specifically and substantially to at least two of them. Refer to the Discussion Rubric in Course Resources for specific grading explanation.

Perception

In this unit you learned about perception, with a particular emphasis on visual perception.

This week you will be discussing what you have learned about perception and why it is important for psychologists to understand. Please make sure you answer all parts of the questions below.

Using your own words, explain the meaning of perception. In your opinion is understanding perception important for psychologists? Make sure you support your discussion with information from the unit's Readings.