Foundations of Sensation and Perception

The textbook Foundations of Sensation and Perception provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science of sensation and perception, covering all the human senses and explaining why movies are so convincing, how ventriloquism works, and why things sound different as you get older. It includes illustrations and graphs to bring concepts to life and discusses each sensory system through its fundamental neuroscience, major perceptual qualities, and underlying coding principles. The fourth edition includes an extensive update of the text to reflect the latest research, a greater focus on balance and the body senses, and a major reorganisation of the chapters for ease of use. It will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Introduction to the Science of Sensation and Perception

The Foundations of Sensation and Perception provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fascinating science of sensation and perception. This textbook delves into all the human senses, answering intriguing questions such as why movies are so captivating, how ventriloquism works, why things sound different as we age, and why we may feel ill on airplanes or ships.

Packed with illustrations and graphs that bring concepts to life, the textbook covers a wide range of topics, including vision, hearing, balance, touch, pain, smell, and taste. It explores each sensory system through its fundamental neuroscience, major perceptual qualities, and underlying coding principles. Each chapter includes reflective questions, key terms, and information boxes, as well as chapter summaries. Additionally, each chapter concludes with a tutorial section that introduces more advanced areas of study in an accessible way, such as measuring light and Fourier analysis, as well as topics outside the mainstream of sensation, such as music perception, color deficiencies, and phantom limbs.

The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook has undergone an extensive update to reflect the latest research in the field. It places greater emphasis on balance and the body senses and has undergone a significant reorganisation of the chapters to enhance ease of use. This textbook will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines.

Weight: 1072g
Dimension: 188 x 246 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032371375
Edition number: 4 ed