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Sensation & 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.This edition of Sensation and Perception offers an enhanced e-book that includes learning objectives, self-assessment, interactive figures, and a robust, hands-on media package that is designed to engage students through demonstrations, simulations, and activities.NEW TO THIS EDITIONAn emphasis on multisensory perceptionA new section on mathematical and computational modeling in perceptionInclusion of recent findings on the "visual word form area" in the brainEnhanced coverage of the functions of the outer hair cells of the inner ear, along with a revised and updated section on the treatment of hearing lossNew material about how sound affects visionA discussion of various ways in which olfaction is involved in daily lifeThis title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.
Sensation and Perception, introduces students to the fascinating world of human senses, and helps them answer interesting questions such as, why do some substances taste sweet, or why does music sound musical? 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 have on medical
and societal issues.Using clear writing and engaging and relevant features that apply scientific knowledge to everyday life and walk students through the scientific process and experimental design, Sensation and Perception is accessible
to students from various majors. A comprehensive and balanced blend of neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Sensation and Perception studies the interaction and multisensory nature of sensory experiences of the senses. The new edition offers a robust, hands-on media offering through Oxford Insight, which includes learning objectives, self-assessment, chapter overviews, and activities that engage students through videos, simulations, and
demonstrations.
and societal issues.Using clear writing and engaging and relevant features that apply scientific knowledge to everyday life and walk students through the scientific process and experimental design, Sensation and Perception is accessible
to students from various majors. A comprehensive and balanced blend of neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Sensation and Perception studies the interaction and multisensory nature of sensory experiences of the senses. The new edition offers a robust, hands-on media offering through Oxford Insight, which includes learning objectives, self-assessment, chapter overviews, and activities that engage students through videos, simulations, and
demonstrations.