For this assignment you will review the “Thinking Critically About Advertising and Subconscious Messages” box on page 84 of Chapter 3 – Sensation and Perception, complete the activity as indicated, then address the following questions:
- a) Briefly describe the path of information from the targeted sensory organ (i.e. eye, ear, skin, etc.) to the brain. Include a synthesis of terms/information from both Chapter 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior and Chapter 3 -Sensation and Perception in your description.
- b) What cues were used to create subconscious or conscious associations?
- c) What is the underlying message you perceived from the sensory information presented?
- d) What personal factors (from pages 113-114) might be influencing your perceptions toward this category of advertisements?