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Book SynopsisSensation & Perception, Sixth Edition, introduces students to their own senses, emphasizing human sensory and perceptual experience and the basic neuroscientific underpinnings of that experience. The authors, specialists in their respective domains, strive to spread their enthusiasm for fundamental questions about the human senses and the impact that answers to those questions can have on medical and societal issues.
Trade ReviewThis is one of the most complete texts of sensation and perception on the market. It includes great examples and recent research to help students understand one of the most important pieces of experimental psychology. * Adam Hutcheson, Georgia Gwinnet College *
This is the best perception book on the market. It has been honed through multiple editions and is up-to-date and clear without pandering. * Colin Ellard, University of Waterloo *
Sensation & Perception does a great job linking neurophysiology to behavior and perceptions. It also offers a good balance between neuroscience and cognitive psychology. * Dave Pittman, Wofford College *
Sensation & Perception is clearly-written, with well-placed examples and graphics to effectively demonstrate the components and the significance of perception. Students will like the succinctness and simplicity of the author's writing style. * T.C. Sim, Sam Houston State University *
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The First Steps in Vision: From Light to Neural Signals Chapter 3. Spatial Vision: From Spots to Stripes Chapter 4. Perceiving and Recognizing Objects Chapter 5. The Perception of Color Chapter 6. Space Perception and Binocular Vision Chapter 7. Attention and Scene Perception Chapter 8. Visual Motion Perception Chapter 9. Hearing: Physiology and Psychoacoustics Chapter 10. Hearing in the Environment Chapter 11. Music and Speech Perception Chapter 12. Vestibular Sensation Chapter 13. Touch Chapter 14. Taste Chapter 15. Olfaction
