Sensation and Perception - Hardcover

Coren, Stanley; Ward, Lawrence M.; Enns, James T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471272558 ISBN 13: 9780471272557

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

This highly acclaimed book provides a theoretically balanced introduction to the study of basic physiology and sensory responses. The authors survey a broad range of topics and present different theories and perspectives in controversial areas. Demonstrations allow the reader to experience many of the perceptual phenomena firsthand using common household items or illustrations in the book. Describes natural instances of perceptual phenomena to bring the subject matter to life.

About this title

Product Description:

This text provides a theoretically balanced introduction to the study of basic physiology and sensory responses. It surveys a broad range of topics and presents different theories and perspectives in controversial areas.

About the Author:

Stanley Coren is best known to the public for his popular books on dogs and on general psychological issues. However, within the scientific world, he's also a highly respected scientist, a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada His engaging writing style and his broad knowledge about the behavior of dogs and people have made his books The Intelligence of Dogs, Why We Love the Dogs We Do, What Do Dogs Know?, How to Speak Dog, The Pawprints of History, How Dogs Think, Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?, and Why Does My Dog Do That? all bestsellers.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471272558
• ISBN 13: 9780471272557
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 608