PSY 102 – Fundamentals of Psychology II

Sensory Systems Exploration

Points: 100 Overview: You will explore one of the five senses (vision, audition, olfaction, gustation, or somatosensation) by creating a PowerPoint presentation that explains how the chosen sense functions. Instructions: Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following:

• Select one of the five senses (vision, audition, olfaction, gustation, or somatosensation).

• Describe how the chosen sense works. Include a description of the sensory processing from the peripheral sensory organ to the brain.

• Discuss at least one disorder associated with the loss of function for the chosen sense,

• and include personal reflection on what you find most interesting about the sense.

Requirements:

• While there is no word-count minimum, the questions should be fully addressed in your own words (paraphrase). No copying, pasting, or direct quotes of information.

• Submit a PowerPoint presentation in APA format. • At least three scholarly sources.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Sensory Systems Exploration Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0 – 17 points 18 – 23 points 24 – 29 points 30 points Sensory Processing

Component is minimally or not addressed.

Component is somewhat addressed.

Component is fairly-well addressed.

Component is thoroughly addressed.

Disorder Components are minimally or not addressed.

Components are somewhat addressed.

Components are fairly-well addressed.

Components are thoroughly addressed.

0 – 8 points 9 – 11 points 12 – 14 points 15 points Personal Interest

Components are minimally or not addressed.

Components are somewhat addressed.

Components are fairly-well addressed.

Components are thoroughly addressed.

0 points 6 – 7 points 8 – 9 points 10 points Resources 0 resources 1 resource 2 resources 3 resources

0 – 8 points 9 – 11 points 12 – 14 points 15 points Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.