Sensation and Perception

Dedication
About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction to Perception
Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Sensory Physiology
Chapter 3. The Eye and Retina
Chapter 4. The Visual Cortex and Beyond
Chapter 5. Perceiving Objects and Scenes
Chapter 6. Visual Attention
Chapter 7. Taking Action
Chapter 8. Perceiving Motion
Chapter 9. Perceiving Color
Chapter 10. Perceiving Depth and Size
Chapter 11. Hearing
Chapter 12. Hearing in the Environment
Chapter 13. Perceiving Music
Chapter 14. Perceiving Speech
Chapter 15. The Cutaneous Senses
Chapter 16. The Chemical Senses
Appendix A. The Difference Threshold
Appendix B. Magnitude Estimation and the Power Function
Appendix C. The Signal Detection Approach
References

Drawing from captivating examples, lively visuals and the latest research, Goldstein/Cacciamani's SENSATION AND PERCEPTION, 11e, takes you on an intriguing journey through the senses, equipping you with a thorough understanding of perceptual research and how the results of this research relate to everyday experiences. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, the 11th edition is packed with cutting-edge research throughout, while approximately 85 all-new full-color figures bring chapter concepts to life. In addition, the Exploration feature in MindTap -- the digital learning solution that equips you with anywhere, anytime learning tools -- enhances your grasp of key concepts by enabling you to view experimental stimuli, perceptual demonstrations and short film clips about the research being discussed.