The Human Calendar

Interesting story about "AJ," a woman who can remember details from every day for over 2 decades.

How does this relate to what we understand about normal memory function?

Classical conditioning

Bored at work? Try this fun example of classical conditioning from The Office.

Answer key posted

The test 2 answer key can be found in under "Test Information."

Test 2 reminder

Don't forget: test two is on Tuesday. It will cover sensation and perception and states of consciousness.

Bring a scantron and pencil!

Personal account of hypnosis

For many people who have never been hypnotized (including myself), it can be hard to imagine what the state of hypnosis is actually like, and what happens to the subject during the experience.

This personal account by Scott Adams (creator of the cartoon Dilbert) offers a great first-hand account of what happens during hypnosis and what is experienced.

I highly recommend reading this if you hare having a hard time wrapping your head around this particular state of consciousness.

The Amazing Color Changing Card Trick

Thanks to Akos for this great example of change blindness!

Card trick

Will you notice the change? Watch carefully!

Answer key now posted

The answer key for test 1 is now posted under "Test Information."

Reminder: Exam on Tuesday!

The exam will cover chapters 1 & 2 in the book, as well as all lecture material and the syllabus. There is a review guide posted on the right side of this page.

You will need to bring a scantron form and a pencil to class.

The exam will last one hour, after which there will be one hour of lecture.