Psychology of Perception

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
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Author: Simon Grondin ISBN: 9783319317915
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: May 30, 2016
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Simon Grondin
ISBN: 9783319317915
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: May 30, 2016
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book defines the terminology used in the fields of sensation and perception and describes the biological and physical bases required for understanding sensory experiences. It offers more specifically an introduction to the study of psychophysics, auditory perception, visual perception, and attention, and discusses the basic concepts and mechanisms used to interpret different perceptual phenomena. 

Featured topics in this book: 

  • Laws of psychophysics, including the discrimination law of Weber and Stevens’ power law. 

  • Psychophysical methods and signal detection theory.

  • Hearing music and speech.

  • Color, form and depth perception

  • The role of attention in perception. 

  • Sensory disorders. 

Psychology of Perception is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying sensation and perception. 

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This book defines the terminology used in the fields of sensation and perception and describes the biological and physical bases required for understanding sensory experiences. It offers more specifically an introduction to the study of psychophysics, auditory perception, visual perception, and attention, and discusses the basic concepts and mechanisms used to interpret different perceptual phenomena. 

Featured topics in this book: 

Psychology of Perception is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying sensation and perception. 

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