Psychological research shows that perception can often be misleading

After reviewing this week’s materials on perception and visual illusions, reflect deeply on how our senses shape the way we interpret reality. Many people believe in “trusting their senses,” but psychological research shows that perception can often be misleading.

Prompt: Many people believe in “trusting their senses.” Based on what you’ve learned about perception and illusions, can we ever fully trust our senses? How should this knowledge affect areas like eyewitness testimony or product design?

Instructions:

· Your initial post must be at least 175 words in length.

· Demonstrate critical thinking by connecting course concepts to real-world examples.



Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ZCUhUHBHc&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fdurhamtech.instructure.com%2F&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJ1bqXUnIM&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fdurhamtech.instructure.com%2F&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ