Q MAKE SURE TO READ THE INSTRUCTION IN FULL!!! The virtual barber illusion, above, is a highly compelling auditory illusion that requires an Internet connection and a good set of headsets. For this assignment, I would like you to, first, experience the illusion by clicking on the link above. Make sure you are wearing a pair of headsets (good quality headsets do help), connected to your computer. Close your eyes and remain as still as possible during the entire duration of the demonstration. Second, I would like you to describe your experience participating in the demo. Please, be as specific as possible. Third, I would like you to explore the Internet (careful in trying to consult reliable sources), 1) define, 2) describe and 3) explain the audio demonstration from a scientific perspective (find research as in peer-reviewed articles). Make sure to explain why, from a scientific point of view (research the terms and find references), the illusion is so compelling. Note that defining, describing and explaining have different meanings (LINK Links to an external site.). Copy and paste the info below into your essay (if the text below does not appear in your essay, you will lose points): *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The illusion, described and explained: Definition, explanation and description of key terms: • Binaural hearing: • Binaural recording: • Interaural time difference: • Head-related transfer function: • The sense of presence (as in virtual reality): *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Expectations: • Use of full sentences and grammatically sound text • Original work (no plagiarism and yes, we check) • Limit the number of direct quotes. The primary reason for this assignment is for you to demonstrate your ability to integrate information, which cannot be demonstrated with excessive use of quotes. • A full cohesive, stand-alone essay that can be read and understood outside the context of this course • This assignment does not have a page limit BUT this assignment represents a significant amount of work that cannot be adequately achieved with, for example, 5 sentences or even 5 paragraphs that address the 5 bullets found in the instruction. • You need to cite (Scientific Style and Format) Links to an external site.at minimum, 4 peer reviewed publications Links to an external site.. You need to write a full reference entry for each publication (doesn't have to be APA but they sure can be) MAKE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST 4 EXTERNAL PEER-REVIEWED REFERENCES (no references to lectures) TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK! NOTE: OUTSIDE REFERENCES (LINKS) HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGHOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSIST YOU. GREEN WORDS INDICATE SUCH LINKS. CLICK AND READ THESE LINKS CAREFULLY. IMPORTANT NOTE: “Plagiarism (Links to an external site.) is the "wrongful appropriation" and "purloining and publication" of another author’s "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions," and the representation of them as one's own original work.” This means that if you read an essay on the topic written by another individual and decide to use the same organization or outline, you are guilty of plagiarism. Similarly, lifting a sentence, or even part of a sentence, can be considered plagiarism. NOTE: I will be using tools to assist me in making sure plagiarism did not occur. Here are some tools: WriteCheck (Links to an external site.), TurnItIn (Links to an external site.), iThenticate (Links to an external site.), to name just a few. If found guilty of plagiarism, you will automatically receive a zero on the assignment and a case will be opened with the office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services (CRSCS) which might result in a number of sanctions (Links to an external site.). To submit your assignment, upload your response as a .pdf file. Video - YouTube: The Virtual Barber Illusion For this assignment, make sure you are in a quiet environment and you have a pair of headphones. Enjoy! Rubric PSY 252 Virtual Barber Shop Grading Rubric (Module 9) PSY 252 Virtual Barber Shop Grading Rubric (Module 9) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure • Organization • Flow of thought • Transitions • Format 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • Paper is logically organized • Easily followed • Effective, smooth, and logical transitions • Professional format 3 pts Meets Expectations • Paper has a clear organizational structure with some digressions, ambiguities or irrelevances • Easily followed • Basic transitions • Structured format 2 pts Needs Improvement • There is some level of organization though digressions, ambiguities,irrelevances are too many • Difficult to follow • Ineffective transitions • Rambling format 1 pts Inadequate • There is no apparent organization to the paper. • Difficult to follow • No or poor transitions • No format 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar / Mechanics • Sentence structure • Punctuation/mechanics 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • Manipulates complex sentences for effect / impact • No punctuation or mechanical errors 3 pts Meets Expectations • Uses complex sentences • Few punctuation or mechanical errors 2 pts Needs Improvement • Uses compound sentences • Too many punctuation and/or mechanical errors 1 pts Inadequate • Uses simple sentences 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage • Vocabulary; Use of vocabulary • Tone 8 pts Exceeds Expectation • Vocabulary is sophisticated and correct as are sentences which vary in structure and length • Uses and manipulates subject specific vocabulary for effect • Writer’s tone is clear,consistent and appropriate for intended audience 6 pts Meets Expectations • Vocabulary is varied, specific and appropriate • Frequently uses subject specific vocabulary correctly • Writer’s tone emerges and is generally appropriate to audience 4 pts Needs Improvement • Vocabulary is used properly though sentences may be simple • Infrequently uses sues subject specific vocabulary correctly • Writer’s tone exhibits some level of audience sensitivity 2 pts Inadequate • Vocabulary is unsophisticated, not used properly in very simple sentences. • Uses subject specific vocabulary too sparingly 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent / Information • Clarity of purpose • Critical and original thought • Use of examples 8 pts Exceeds Expectation • Central idea is well developed and clarity of purpose is exhibited throughout the paper • Abundance of evidence of critical, careful hought and analysis and/or insight • Evidence and examples are vivid and specific, while focus remains tight 6 pts Meets Expectations • Central idea and clarity of purpose are generally evident throughout the essay • Evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight • There are good, relevant supporting examples and evidence 4 pts Needs Improvement • The central idea is expressed though it may be vague or too broad; Some sense of purpose is maintained throughout the essay • Some evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight • There are some examples and evidence, though general 2 pts Inadequate • Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent or incompletely expressed and maintained • Little or no evidence of critical, careful thought or analysis and/or insight • There are too few, no examples and evidence or they are mostly irrelevant 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinitions 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • Definitions for each of the 5 terms were provided. • The definitions offer the exact meaning of each term, as in a dictionary, but in student voice 3 pts Meets Expectations • Definitions for most of the 5 terms were provided. • The quality of the definitions is high but could be improved. 2 pts Needs Improvement • Definitions for few of the 5 terms were provided. • The quality of the definitions is poor. 0 pts Inadequate • No definitions were given. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescriptions 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • The provided descriptions give ample detail about every term. • The descriptions are effective and easily understandable. 3 pts Meets Expectations • The provided descriptions give a good amount of detail about most of the terms. • The descriptions are overall effective and easily understandable but could be improved. 2 pts Needs Improvement • The provided descriptions are lacking in detail or are missing for several terms. • The descriptions are ineffective and/or difficult to understand. 0 pts Inadequate • No descriptions were given 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanations 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • The provided explanations give ample supporting detail and information leading to a well understood set of terms. • The terms can be understood by a neophyte and require no prior knowledge. 3 pts Meets Expectations • The provided explanations give a good amount of supporting detail and information but could be improved. • Most terms can be understood by a neophyte but might require prior knowledge. 2 pts Needs Improvement • The provided explanations fail to give supporting detail and information. • Most terms cannot be understood by a neophyte without prior knowledge. 0 pts Inadequate • No explanations were given. 4 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences 4 pts Exceeds Expectation • The appropriate number of references are provided • The references follow some acceptable format and result in easily accessible resources 3 pts Meets Expectations • Either the appropriate number of references isn’t provided or • The references format results in some difficulty accessing the resources 2 pts Needs Improvement • Either or both the number and format of the references is lacking in quality 0 pts Inadequate • No references were provided 4 pts Total Points: 40