Sensation and Perception
Psychology
Sensation and Perception
As we began the experiment, there was a tranquil and quiet environment. But as time passed disturbances and laughs were affecting how well I was able to distinguish the food and even the smells. According to the signal detection theory, the environment, our moods and attitudes play a great role in determining what we can or cannot distinguish. Although I was not able to detect some of the food and smells, I was able to distinguish most of them. I believe that being able to identify something in detail by how they feel, smell, or taste is connected to the Absolute threshold theory.
I experienced emotions of suspense, uncomfortableness, and fear. I have never been put in a situation where I had no control over what I ate, touch, or smell. When I first placed the bandana over my eyes, I felt uncomfortable and weird. As a child I never liked to have my eyes covered, consequently, I was a bit afraid doing it now as a young adult. When I was given a different food to eat or a different thing to smell I got goose bumps, perhaps of suspense. Usually, when I go to a restaurant I don’t like to try new or exotic foods, so when doing this experiment I was afraid of the things that I was going to be eating.
If the bandana were to remain on me for longer, I would feel incapacitated. I do not think that I would cope without this particular sense. I love being independent and I would feel worthless if other people had to do things for me. Most of the time, I use my computer to do my work, without eyesight I would have to adapt to a new lifestyle. I truly admire those who are able to have a normal life without their eyesight. I have never met anyone without this particular sense, but I would love to. I bet their life is harder than mine. Learning about their experiences would help me and many others appreciate and value our lives the way they are.
Sensation and Perception
As we began the experiment, there was a tranquil and quiet environment. But as time passed disturbances and laughs were affecting how well I was able to distinguish the food and even the smells. According to the signal detection theory, the environment, our moods and attitudes play a great role in determining what we can or cannot distinguish. Although I was not able to detect some of the food and smells, I was able to distinguish most of them. I believe that being able to identify something in detail by how they feel, smell, or taste is connected to the Absolute threshold theory.
I experienced emotions of suspense, uncomfortableness, and fear. I have never been put in a situation where I had no control over what I ate, touch, or smell. When I first placed the bandana over my eyes, I felt uncomfortable and weird. As a child I never liked to have my eyes covered, consequently, I was a bit afraid doing it now as a young adult. When I was given a different food to eat or a different thing to smell I got goose bumps, perhaps of suspense. Usually, when I go to a restaurant I don’t like to try new or exotic foods, so when doing this experiment I was afraid of the things that I was going to be eating.
If the bandana were to remain on me for longer, I would feel incapacitated. I do not think that I would cope without this particular sense. I love being independent and I would feel worthless if other people had to do things for me. Most of the time, I use my computer to do my work, without eyesight I would have to adapt to a new lifestyle. I truly admire those who are able to have a normal life without their eyesight. I have never met anyone without this particular sense, but I would love to. I bet their life is harder than mine. Learning about their experiences would help me and many others appreciate and value our lives the way they are.