ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.25 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology, Political Science and Sociology
Areas: Basic Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
Center Faculty of Psychology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
MODULE OVERVIEW
This course will provide a general introduction to the study of perception and attention with emphasis on current theory and research. It will be learned how biological organisms acquire, process and make use of information about objects and events in the environment. Vision will be the sense more deeply studied, although general principles for all sensory systems will be also explained. A recurring theme in the course will be the relation between brain events and perceptual events. Besides its grounding in neurobiology, the course inevitably entails discussion of philosophical issues, including origins of knowledge and the mind/body problem. Relationships with current developments at visual arts will be considered.
Lectures.
1. Introduction to sensory systems
- Structure and classification of sensory systems
- Research techniques
- Operation general principles
- Perception and new technologies
2. Psychophysics of vision
- Light and colour
- Primary visual pathway
- Contrast sensitivity
3. Perception of colour
- Trichromatic theory
- Theory of opponent processes
4. Perception of movements
- Movement detectors
- Theory of corollary discharge
5. Space perception
- Monocular cues
- Binocular cues
- Constancy of size and depth
6. Attention and perceptual organization
- Gestalt principles of perceptual organization
- Theory of integration of features
- Attention based on objects
- Attention and memory
7. Selective attention
- Orientation reflex
- Perceptual saliency
- Visual control
- Covert attention
- Dysfunctions of visual attention
8. Sustained attention
- Vigilance
- Fluctuations and attentional lapsus
- Attention deficits
Interactive sessions (details of the arrangements for these sessions will be available during Week 1 on lecture room).
1. Introduction to sensory systems: Psychophysics
2. Psychophysical methods.
3. Measure of attention.
Basic bibliography
Goldstein, B.E. (2006). Sensación y Percepción. Paraninfo (6ª edición)
Complementary bibliography
Arnheim, (1979). Arte y Percepción Visual. Madrid: Alianza.
Artigas, J. M. y otros (1995): Óptica fisiológica. Psicofísica de la visión. Madrid: Interamericana McGraw-Hill.
Botella, J. (1999). El estudio experimental de la atención. En E. Munar, J. Roselló y A. Sánchez-Cabaco (Coors.), Atención y percepción. Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
Coren, S., Ward, L. y Enns, J.T. (2001) Sensation and perception. McGrawHill.
Crick, F. (1994). La búsqueda científica del alma. Madrid: Debate.
Eagleman, D. (2012). Incognito. Las vidas secretas del cerebro. Madrid: Anagrama.
Fuentes, L. y García Sevilla, J. (2008). Manual de Psicología de la atención. Una perspectiva neurocientífica. Madrid: Síntesis.
Koch, Ch. (2005). La consciencia. Barcelona: Ariel.
Luna, D. y Tudela, P. (2006). Percepción Visual, Madrid: Trotta. (2ª edición 2007, reimpresión corregida, 2011).
Macknik, S.L. y Martínez-Conde, S. (2013). Los engaños de la Mente. Madrid: Destino.
Palmer, S. E. (1999). Vision science. MIT Press.
Ramachandran, V.S. y Blakeslee, S. (1999). Fantasmas en el cerebro. Madrid: Debate.
Ramachandran, V.S. (2012). Lo que el cerebro nos dice. Madrid: Paidos.
Seckel, A. y Hofstadter, D.R. (2004). Masters of deception: Escher, Dalí & the Artists of Optical Illusion. Sterling Publishing Company.
webs
www.michaelbach.de/ot/
www.purveslab.net. Laboratorio de Dale Purves (Universidad de Duke, USA). r
www.ilusionario.es
www.viperlib.com.
- https://www.facebook.com/Percepcionpsicologia?fref=ts
Competences of the program to which the subject contributes:
General Competences:
CB1 - That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that part of the basis of general secondary education, and is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will knowledge of the forefront of their field of study.
CB2 - Students can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their work or vocation, and have competences typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems within their field of study.
CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB4 - That students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
CG1 - That students have the capacity to approach their professional and formative activity from the respect to the code of ethics of the psychologist, including, but not limited to, the principles of respect for and promotion of the fundamental rights of persons, equality between persons, the principles of universal accessibility and design for all and the democratic values and a culture of peace.
Cross-Disciplinary Skills
CT1 - Capacity for synthesis.
CT2 - ability to solve problems and skills in decision-making
CT3 - Capacity for teamwork and collaboration with other professionals
CT4 - Capacity of self-criticism
CT5 - Communication skills.
CT6 - Capacity development and up-to-date maintenance of competencies, skills and knowledge of the profession
Specifics
CE1 -The student is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functions, features, contributions and limitations of various theoretical models of psychology.
CE2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic laws of the different psychological processes
CE4 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biological underpinnings of human conduct and the psychological functions.
CE9 - To be able to identify the most relevant traits of individuals, groups, organizations and
contexts by using appropriate psychological techniques and instruments.
CE11 - Know select and manage own and specific instruments of the psychology and techniques
CE14 – To know psychological reports in different fields of action, targeted to recipients and other professionals
- Understanding characteristics and limitations of several theoretical models of perception and attention psychology.
- Knowing the basic laws of the physical processes involved in those psychological functions and their biological foundations.
- To be able to relate the acquired knowledge to the topics presented in other subjects, especially to other basic psychological processes and to be able to integrate it into a global scheme of the functioning of the cognitive system.
- Know how to select and correctly administer psychophysical techniques and instruments of attentional assessment and report the results of the assessments made by developing technical reports.
EXPOSITIVE CLASSES (LECTURES) for introducing and explaining the main theoretical topics of the program using the appropriated available resources. A total of 24 sessions of one hour each are programmed.
INTERACTIVE CLASSES (WORKSHOPS) to actively work the contents related to the techniques and instruments for evaluating the perceptual and attentional processes. A total of 10 sessions of an hour and a half each, are programmed. The work done in these sessions must be presented orally and/or through a written report.
Times in which these two types of sessions will take place can be found on the notice board of the faculty or school website: http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/psicoloxia/index.jsp .
AUTONOMOUS WORK: Together with lecture attendance, students should spend some time to read supplementary materials, to write reports concerning interactive classes and to study the contents of the program. A total of 67'5 hour are needed.
INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE: teachers will be available for individual guidance to solve doubts and any queries related to the program content.
Manuel J. Blanco (Despacho 2 Módulo B): m.blanco [at] usc.es (m[dot]blanco[at]usc[dot]es), 881813708. Monday and Tuesday, 9 - 12 h.
Dolores Ponte (Despacho 1 Módulo B): dolores.ponte [at] usc.es (dolores[dot]ponte[at]usc[dot]es), 881813792. Wednesday 9 - 12 and Friday, 10-13 h.
University’s Virtual Campus: slide shows and classroom presentations and their summaries will be available for the students at the USC Virtual Campus. Supplementary required materials for study will be also available, when necessary, through the same virtual tool.
Depending on the health situation, the methodology may undergo changes that allow it to be adapted to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios (see Comments)
The content covered in the interactive sessions will be evaluated through the reports prepared and the oral presentations made. In both cases it will take into account the correction of the collected data and their interpretation.
Reports corresponding to non-attended interactive classes will not be accepted for evaluation. These reports will count an 30% of the final qualification.
Once finalized the content of the course will be a test of formative assessment. It may include issues related to the topics covered in the expositive sessions, as well as those included in the interactive sessions. This test will consist of two parts: one with several questions short and another will be type test and is scored from 0 to 7.
The final grade will be as follows: note of formative assessment test + note of the reports.
Depending on the health situation, the assessment system may undergo changes that allow it to be adapted to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios (see Comments).
This subject comprises 4.5 credits, which have an equivalence of 112.5 working hours with the following estimated distribution:
Attendance to classroom activities (classes, exams): 45 hours.
Autonomous work: 67'5 hours which may be distributed among the elaboration of practical reports (19'5 h approximately), reading and studying (48 h approximately).
Students are advised to work in a sustained manner on this subject throughout the term.
At the beginning of the course we will provide a complete guide of study which contains everything relevant to the subject as well as a provisional distribution of the development of the different activities which are planned. It is essential that each student consults the guide periodically.
Depending on the health situation, the recommendations for the study of the subject may undergo changes that allow their adaptation to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios (see Comments).
Contingency plan: Given the uncertainty caused by the current health situation, part of the contents may be worked on autonomously by the students, who will be properly informed through the Virtual Campus of the subject. In this case, teaching would be done through telematic means (preferably through the Virtual Campus applications, e-mail, and Teams). For all the activities programmed within the course, the opportune periods of realization/delivery will be established, which will be informed sufficiently in advance through the Virtual Campus. In those cases in which it is necessary to carry out group work, the training of these will respect the guidelines established by the teaching commission of the faculty and, likewise, the work sessions will be established through Teams.
With regard to the assessment system, in the case of having to resort to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios the scheduled assessment tests will be carried out with Moodle through the Virtual Campus, maintaining similar assessment conditions to those that would take place in person.
In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and Grade Review will apply.
As a consequence of the uncertainty caused by the current health situation, it is possible that some of the contents will not be evaluated, although they will be worked on equally in the course, which will be properly informed in good time through the Virtual Campus of the subject.
Dolores Ponte Fernandez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
- Area
- Basic Psychology
- Phone
- 881813710
- dolores.ponte [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Manuel Jose Blanco Rial
- Department
- Political Science and Sociology
- Area
- Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
- Phone
- 881813708
- m.blanco [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
| Wednesday | |||
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| 12:10-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 6 |
| 13:10-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 7 |
| Friday | |||
| 12:10-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 6 |
| 13:10-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 7 |