Discussion Topic
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
Watch the following videos, which provide short overviews of the 5 senses, including how a stimulus is received through a sense and how it travels to be processed in the brain:
2-Minute Neuroscience: Optic Nerve
Note: A transcript for the video can be found on YouTube™.
2-Minute Neuroscience: Vestibulocochlear Nerve
Note: A transcript for the video can be found on YouTube™.
2-Minute Neuroscience: Olfaction
Note: A transcript for the video can be found on YouTube™.
2-Minute Neuroscience: Taste
Note: A transcript for the video can be found on YouTube™.
2-Minute Neuroscience: Primary Somatosensory Cortex
Note: A transcript for the video can be found on YouTube™.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
How do senses impact behavior? Consider these guiding questions:
How is stimulus received through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch?
How does the brain translate the sensory information into action or behavior?
How might sensory deprivation, sensory sensitivity, or enhanced sensory stimuli shape or influence behavior?
How might understanding these concepts help you improve your personal well-being?
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.
A substantive post/response should include the following:
• Have at least 175 words
• Integrate theory, research, and/or professional experience
• Include specific examples and/or substantiating evidence
• Include in-text citations and references in APA format
• Stay on topic and address the course objectives
• Demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, and scholarly tone
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