Understanding Multisensory Perception and LEGO Education

What has LEGO Education been doing for over 40 years?

• Creating animated movies

• Building amusement parks

• Inspiring teachers and students through STEAM learning

• Manufacturing electronic gadgets

What is synesthesia?

• A condition where senses are heightened

• A phenomenon where senses overlap, like seeing colors when hearing music

• A disorder affecting taste perception

• A type of color blindness

In the 2007 study, what was the main finding about color and flavor perception?

• Participants identified flavors better when colors matched expected flavors

• Color has no effect on flavor perception

• Color only affects perception in children

• Participants preferred drinks with no color

How does color influence our perception of smell?

• Color has no impact on smell perception

• Color can help identify smells more quickly and accurately

• Smells are only influenced by sound

• Color makes smells less noticeable

What is one theory explaining why color affects taste and smell?

• Color produces an expectancy-based effect, influencing perception

• Color has no effect on perception

• Color only affects perception in animals

• Color creates a physical change in the brain

What is multisensory integration?

• A method of teaching using multiple senses

• A concept where visual perception is linked to smell and taste on a physiological level

• A type of synesthesia

• A theory that suggests our senses are completely independent

Why is color important for winemakers?

• It helps in marketing the wine

• Perfecting the color can be as critical as perfecting the taste

• It determines the alcohol content

• It affects the wine's shelf life

What skills does LEGO Education's SPIKE Essential aim to build?

• 21st century skills like critical thinking and creativity

• Historical knowledge

• Mathematical skills

• Physical fitness

What is included in the SPIKE Essential set?

• A set of electronic gadgets

• A collection of LEGO-themed movies

• A classroom-ready storage box with LEGO bricks and hardware

• A guidebook on LEGO history

How many students can share a SPIKE Essential set at a time?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One