
Sensation and Perception
International Edition
Routledge (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 18. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-205-78055-6 (ISBN)
Description
Sensation and Perception, Fifth Edition maintains the standard of clarity and coverage set in earlier editions, which make the technical scientific information accessible to a wide range of students. Retaining its traditionally clear writing style, this new edition boasts a thoroughly revised art program and over a thousand new references. It features strong pedagogy, abundant student-friendly examples, and an engaging, conversational style.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
904 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-78055-6 (9780205780556)
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Persons
Hugh J. Foley received his B.A. from St. John Fisher College and his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He has taught at small liberal arts institutions throughout his academic career. He is currently a full professor at Skidmore College, where he has directed the Neuroscience Program and served as Mellon Fellow for First-Year Students. Hugh has taught the perception course throughout his career, as well as statistics and methodology courses. He has published articles in methodology, cognition, and perception-typically with his research collaborator, Mary Ann Foley. They have also received several grants from the National Science Foundation. Hugh has worked with Margaret Matlin on the previous two editions of Sensation and Perception.
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Research Methods
Chapter 3: The Visual System
Chapter 4: Basic Visual Functions
Chapter 5: Visual Pattern Perception
Chapter 6: Distance and Size Perception
Chapter 7: Color
Chapter 8: Motion
Chapter 9: The Auditory System
Chapter 10: Basic Auditory Functions
Chapter 11: Auditory Pattern Perception
Chapter 12: The Skin Senses
Chapter 13: The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell
Chapter 14: Perceptual Development
Chapter 2: Research Methods
Chapter 3: The Visual System
Chapter 4: Basic Visual Functions
Chapter 5: Visual Pattern Perception
Chapter 6: Distance and Size Perception
Chapter 7: Color
Chapter 8: Motion
Chapter 9: The Auditory System
Chapter 10: Basic Auditory Functions
Chapter 11: Auditory Pattern Perception
Chapter 12: The Skin Senses
Chapter 13: The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell
Chapter 14: Perceptual Development