Foundations of Sensation and Perception

Foundations of Sensation and Perception is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science of sensation and perception, covering all human senses and answering questions such as why movies are convincing, how ventriloquism works, and why things sound different as you get older.

This bestselling textbook includes an extensive update of the latest research, a greater focus on balance and body senses, and a major reorganization of chapters for ease of use.

With full illustrations and graphs that bring concepts to life, this book covers vision, hearing, balance, touch, pain, smell, and taste, discussing each system through fundamental neuroscience, major perceptual qualities, and underlying coding principles.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines, providing reflective questions, key terms, information boxes, and chapter summaries to enhance learning.