Several simple investigations give an insight into the working of the human brain – exploring perception, learning or how we respond to our surroundings.
Human sensation and perception
Experiment topics
Practice makes perfect?
Carry out three simple tests of sensorimotor skills. Present results graphically and interpret in terms of how sensorimotor skills have developed during the test.
View experimentAssessing skin sensitivity – touch discrimination
Touch the skin on different parts of the body with two points a measured distance apart. Determine the smallest distance in each area where two distinct touches are felt.
View experimentAssessing skin sensitivity – locating different receptors
Map stimulation of the skin over a small area using different stimuli to show that different kinds of receptor are distributed throughout the skin.
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