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Chapters 3 & 4 CMCK
Part A
Chapter 3 Prompt (5 points)
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Chapters 3 & 4 CMCK
Part A
Chapter 3 Prompt (5 points)
View the following video, then select one illusion for your post:
Video: 25 Insane Optical Illusions That Will Leave You Dazed and ConfusedLinks to an external site.
· Give the illusion's name / describe what it is like or provide a link.
· Provide any research or information on how the illusion works.
· How and why does the illusion work?
· What does it tell us about how human’s process information
Chapter 4 Prompt (5 points)
Read the following article:
Neurology: An Awakening Links to an external site.
https://www.wisebrain.org/Neuro_Dharma.pdf
Watch the following video as well:
Video: After 10 Years in a Coma, Why Donald Herbert Woke UpLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtUtkBh071g
Make an argument for or against keeping someone alive in the case of prolonged unconsciousness. Consider the following:
1.
· For which conditions do you believe it is humane to allow a person to die? Discuss the different states of unconsciousness: coma, PVS, and MCS.
· Discuss the potential risk of long-term brain injury, including the possible psychological effects on the family.
· Explain the ethical issues involved in allowing a person to die or keeping a person alive artificially.
· For support of your argument, include any real-life examples from testimonials and studies of people who have recovered or those who have not.
· Your argument should be four to five paragraphs long with strong reasoning and examples.
Part B Adr
DISCUSSION #3 Chapters 6-7
Discussion Questions:
1) Compare and contrast the health belief model, the theory of planned behavior, and the transtheoretical model as they apply to health behaviors. In your answer, be sure to explain the basic assumptions and concepts of each model and evaluate the success of each in predicting adoption or cessation of intended health behaviors.
2) What are the health consequences of sleep deprivation? In your answer, be sure to mention both physical and mental health consequences of sleep deprivation.
3) Describe the major stages of sleep that a typical person experiences and how sleep patterns normally change and vary as we age.
Part C
Chapter 9 - Imaging the Brain to Understand the Mind
For this week, please, read Chapter 9 and answer the following questions:
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What’s the difference between anatomy and cognitive function? Why do you think it’s important to keep them distinct?
2.
What’s the locus of selection problem? Do you think behavioral data alone can help solve it?
3.
Can you explain the difference between ERP and EEG in simple terms?
4.
There are two big ideas for understanding visuospatial attention. Which one do you find more convincing, and why?
Reminder: 200 words answers for each question
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