Sensation and Perception 7e

Sensation and Perception, Seventh Edition, introduces students to the fascinating world of human senses and helps them answer such interesting questions as "Why do some substances taste sweet" or "Why does music sound musical?" The authors, specialists in their respective domains, strive to spread their enthusiasm for fundamental questions about the human senses and the impact that answers to those questions have on medical and societal issues.Offering a comprehensive and balanced blend of neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Sensation and Perception studies the interaction and multisensory nature of sensory experiences of the senses. Using clear writing and engaging and relevant features that apply scientific knowledge to everyday life and walk students through the scientific process and experimental design, this unique text  is accessible to students from various majors.The eBook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: Find the eBook on VitalSource.New to this EditionHighlights interoception throughout the new editionOffers new material on "Social Touch," tickle, and itch in the "Touch" chapterIncludes a revised discussion of "The Dress That Ate the Internet" in the "Color" chapterIntegrates a section on the role of smell in virtual reality in the "Olfaction" chapterPresents new research on COVID-19's effects on olfaction and tasteOffers a new section on mathematical and computational modeling in perceptionIncludes recent findings on the "visual word form area" in the brainIntegrates enhanced coverage of the functions of the outer hair cells of the inner ear, along with a revised and updated section on the treatment of hearing lossProvides new material on how sound affects visionFeaturesIntegrates the newest work on sensation and perception with classic research"Sensation and Perception in Everyday Life" boxes discuss the application of basic science knowledge to practical problems in the real world"Scientists at Work" boxes walk students through the scientific process. Based on real experiments, the boxes provide a window into the thought process behind designing experiments that yield scientific results."Multisensory Integration" sections throughout the text highlight how human senses interact and create a more holistic and realistic picture of perceptionDiscussion of the various ways in which olfaction is involved in daily life