- Introduction
- Psychophysics
- The Stimulus and Anatomy of the Visual System
- Fundamental Limits of Vision
- Form and Contour
- Color
- Motion
- The Third Dimension
- Constancy and Illusions
- Fundamentals of Audition
- Complex Auditory Phenomena
- Skin Senses
- Chemical Senses
- Sensory Interaction
- Perceptual Development
Appendix: The Basics of the Nervous System
Hanover
College
Psychology Department
Using the Media
Basics
There are three types of dynamic media that might require plugins to use. Each type is described below with a link to were to get the plugin.
| Media Type | Description | Where to find plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Java | The vast majority of the media are written Sun Microsystem's Java 2 Language (Version 1.6.0). This is a programming language that is largely platform independent (it runs on most systems nearly identically). Many browsers and operating systems (such as Firefox and Apple) come with Java preinstalled. However, particularly for Windows and Internet Explorer it may be necessary to install the Java plugin manually. Check this page. If the activity launches and creates a new window with a color wheel on it, you do not need to install Java. | You can fine the Java Browser Plugin here |
| Flash | A few activities us Adobe's (formerly Macromedia's) flash player. Many browsers now come with this plugin. You might not need to install it. Check this activity. If it works (you will see two people standing on a grid). Then you need not need to install this plugin. | You can get this player here. |
| Quicktime | There are a few movies in Apple's Quicktime format. Many computers come with it preinstalled. Check this page. If the movie runs you do not need to install Quicktime. | You can get the player here. |
Sound
If you have Java installed, click on the button below to see if your computer is set up to play sounds, as will be the case most of the time these days. Sound is used in some of the activities associated with audition.