Oliver Sacks: What hallucination reveals about our minds

Oliver Sacks: What hallucination reveals about our minds

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the concept of seeing with the brain, focusing on hallucinations, particularly Charles Bonnet syndrome. It presents a case study of Rosalie, an elderly woman experiencing visual hallucinations due to blindness. The speaker explains the syndrome's history, its occurrence in visually impaired individuals, and the brain's role in generating these hallucinations. The talk highlights the importance of understanding these phenomena to reassure patients and offers insights into brain function.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF