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Unit 3: Perception and Sensory Experience at a Concert

George is excited to see his favorite singer in person. He is planning on meeting up with a few college roommates, but he cannot find them before the music begins. He enters the crowded concert hall so that he will not miss any of his favorite songs. Even though he is far away from the stage, he can still see the musicians and he enjoys the energy from the others at the concert.

Group 1

Explain how the following factors may affect George’s experience of the concert, using the band members on the stage and the audience members to frame your responses:

Question 1a

Short answer
Relative size

Question 1b

Short answer
Just noticeable difference (difference threshold)

Question 1c

Short answer
Interposition

Question 1d

Short answer
Sensory adaptation

Group 2

After George’s college roommates arrive, they see him ahead in the crowd and begin calling his name, but he does not hear them. Explain how the following areas/factors may hinder George’s ability to hear his college roommates calling his name:

Question 2a

Short answer
Lobe(s) of the brain

Question 2b

Short answer
Signal detection theory

Question 2c

Short answer
Selective attention

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