Perception - Hardcover

Sekuler, Robert; Blake, Randolph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070579431 ISBN 13: 9780070579439

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 2001

Synopsis

With behavioral and biological approaches integrated throughout, this edition includes expanded material on cognitive influences on perception. New chapters address speech and music perception.

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From the Publisher

Inclusion of thematic icons that emphasize a between chapters and perception's principle recurring ideas.
Expanded coverage of important new research technologies, including brain imaging and genetics.
The ecological approach to perception receives more comprehensive treatment, including a discussion of perception's contribution to action.
This edition contains over 400 new references to reflect new research in the field.
Material from Chapter 13 in the 3rd edition has been integrated into other chapters to help students see these "higher-order" phenomena as part of perception.
An entire chapter (Chapter 6) has been devoted to object perception and recognition.
Clinical, Developmental, and Methodological materials are interwoven to heighten student's appreciation for the importance of the field.
Emphasis on linking content in text to students' everyday lives.
As recognized leaders and teachers in the field, the authors are uniquely positioned to evaluate and communicate the most current research.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070579431
• ISBN 13: 9780070579439
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 688