PSYC10003 Lecture 1: MBB1 Research Methods Tutorials Notes

• School: University of Melbourne
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC10003
• Professor: Multiple

Document Summary

Behavioural neuroscience tutorials o fusiform gyrus implicated in face processing o damage to this area can result in prosopagnosia face blindness o supertasters o our perception of the world is dependent on our nervous system. Our experience of the world is inextricably linked to the structure and function of our nervous system o the perception of flavours typically involves both inputs from one sensory modality and thoughts and memories o the perception of flavour is complex and is influenced by multiple sensory inputs as well as cognitive processes such as memory and expectation o there is a distribution in the population in terms of individual differences in sensory o abilities. In terms of health outcomes, being a supertaster confers both advantages and disadvantages o potential advantages by avoiding sugary or fatty foods o potential disadvantages by avoiding illness fighting foods because of bitter flavonoids o.