Psychology 1000 Lecture 9: November 6, 2012

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

A) overlap: linear perspective, retinal disparity, relative size, texture gradient, circadian rhythms physical tasks) Daily cycles: peak levels are in the late afternoon (best time for. 25- hour clock is the natural setting for the body reverts to this cycle when you have no sunlight/clock. Actually in the hypothalamus, above the optic chiasm. Nucleus is responsive to very particular hormone: melatonin. Daylight stimulates scn inhibits production of melatonin in pineal gland. Darkness removes inhibition more melatonin tired. The marmoset has a single large eye located 60 mm located from the nose. Which of the following depth cues would be unavailable to the marmoset: disturbances in sleep cycles. Phase advance more difficult than phase delay. Probably works by relieving daytime fatigue: avoiding jet lag. November 6, 2012: consciousness: awareness of the relationship between self and the external world. Info not accessible but may leak out from time to time. Low risk way to deal with problems (imagine reality)