Sensation and Perception

Sensation and Perception
ISBN-10
0155001035
ISBN-13
9780155001039
Series
Sensation and Perception
Category
Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Pages
747
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
Harcourt College Pub
Authors
Stanley Coren, Lawrence M. Ward, James T. Enns

Description

This highly acclaimed book provides a theoretically balanced introduction to the study of basic physiology and sensory responses. The authors survey a broad range of topics and present different theories and perspectives in controversial areas. * Demonstrations allow the reader to experience many of the perceptual phenomena firsthand using common household items or illustrations in the book. * Describes natural instances of perceptual phenomena to bring the subject matter to life.

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