Sensation & Perception Worksheet

Respond to the following questions in 75 to 150 words each.

· Differentiate between sensation and perception. Explain the importance of separating these concepts.

· Identify the biological factors that influence sensation and perception

· As we age or incur visual impairment, we may need brighter light when reading. Explain why this is the case.

· You are shown a picture of an elephant. Explain how that stimulus is processed from the retina to the visual cortex of the brain.