Description
"Human sensory and perceptual experience is emphasized, and neuroscientific underpinnings of experience introduced. Chapters are written by experts in each of the sensory systems and integrate current findings in active areas of research. The text provides comprehensive treatment of higher perceptual functions (attention, music, language). Sensory systems including vision, audition, spatial orientation, the vestibular system, taste, and olfaction"--
Read More
This introductory undergraduate textbook is compiled by specialists in psychology, vision, dentistry, and hearing. Among the included topics are spatial vision from spots to stripes, the perception of color, attention and scene perception, hearing in the environment, spatial orientation and the vestibular system, and taste. Many color photographs and other illustrations are included, and there is an associated website. No dates are cited for earlier editions. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Read Less