1.) Keeping mind the theories of arousal discussed in the text, what is the role of incongruity in the motivation of behavior? (one source if needed)
2.) What is the difference between drives, physical needs and psychological needs? What are some of the major needs that motivate behavior? (one source if needed)
3.) You should be reading about visual illusions this week. Some of the topics of reading are what cause visual illusions, how the brain responds to them, and how we can "correct" the brains misinterpretation of them.
Please share with us your "Favorite" visual illusion (you may have seen it at a carnival or fair -- or it may be something you experience on a frequent basis).
Also, please tell us what you think causes the illusion. Looking forward to reading some great illusions!!!! Don't forget-- telling us WHY the illusion happens is part of the assignment! (one source if needed)
4.) Why is our ability to perceive the world in three dimensions so important? Name some activities in your everyday life that would be difficult or impossible to accomplish without an ability to perceive depth?
What are some occupations that would be unavailable to a person who had problems with depth perception?
Name the specific occupational activities that would be difficult or impossible to perform under those circumstances. (one source if needed)