Sense Perception, Part 2: The Limitations of the Senses

Duration: 0:27:00

Creator: Moody Institute of Science

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Points out that the entire electromagnetic spectrum consisting of radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultra-violet, X-rays, and cosmic rays all have properties in common with visible light we can see but that our eyes are not sensitive to these radiations. Compares the sensitivity to hearing in which some animals can hear in the ultra-sonic range beyond the human hearing limits. Interrelates the senses of taste and smell. Features a series of demonstrations such as the revolving trapezoid and distorted room to show how our senses interpret information in the context of past experience.

Complete Record: , Points out that the entire electromagnetic spectrum consisting of radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultra-violet, X-rays, and cosmic rays all have properties in common with visible light we can see but that our eyes are not sensitive to these radiations. Compares the sensitivity to hearing in which some animals can hear in the ultra-sonic range beyond the human hearing limits. Interrelates the senses of taste and smell. Features a series of demonstrations such as the revolving trapezoid and distorted room to show how our senses interpret information in the context of past experience.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.