Chapter 1: What Is Perception?
Introduction

Introduction to Sensation and Perception

The Basics of Perception

The History of Sensation and Perception

Neuroscience in Sensation and Perception

Chapter 2: Research Methodology
Introduction

Psychophysics: The Method of Limits

The Method of Constant Stimuli and the Method of Adjustment

Magnitude Estimation

Signal Detection Theory

Neuroimaging Techniques

Chapter 3: Visual System: The Eye
Introduction

Light

The Eye and Its Role in the Visual System

The Retina

The Duplex Theory of Vision

Retinal Ganglion Cells and Receptive Fields

Refractive Errors and Diseases of the Eye

Chapter 4: Visual System: The Brain
Introduction

The Optic Nerve, Chiasm, and the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

The Superior Colliculus and the Primary Visual Cortex

Functional Pathways in the Visual Cortex

The Ventral and Dorsal Pathways in the Brain

Development of the Visual System

Chapter 5: Object Perception
Introduction

Introduction to Object Perception

Top-Down Processing and Bottom-Up Processing

Gestalt Psychology and Perceptual Organization

The Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Object Perception

Chapter 6: Color Perception
Introduction

Wavelengths of Light and Color

Additive and Subtractive Color Mixing

The Retina and Color

The Trichromatic Theory of Color Vision

The Opponent-Process Theory of Color Perception

The Development of Color Perception

Variations in Color Vision

Constancy: Lightness and Color Constancy

Chapter 7: Depth and Size Perception
Introduction

Monocular Depth Cues

Oculomotor Cues

Binocular Cues to Depth

Stereograms

Size Perception and Constancy

Visual Illusions of Size and Depth

Chapter 8: Movement and Action
Introduction

How Do We Perceive Motion?

Form Perception and Motion Perception: Detecting Global Motion

Action

The Neuroscience of Motion Perception

Chapter 9: Visual Attention
Introduction

Selective Attention

Spatial Limits of Attention

Stimulus Features That Draw Attention

Attention Over Time

The Anatomy and Physiology of Attention

Chapter 10: The Auditory System
Introduction

Sound as Stimulus

Anatomy of the Ear: The Outer Ear and the Middle Ear

Anatomy of the Ear: The Inner Ear

Chapter 11: The Auditory Brain and Sound Localization
Introduction

Brain Anatomy and the Pathway of Hearing

Localizing Sound

Auditory Scene Analysis

Chapter 12: Speech Perception
Introduction

The Human Voice as Stimulus

Variability in the Acoustics of Phonemes

Theories of Speech Perception

Speech Perception and the Brain

Chapter 13: Music Perception
Introduction

The Acoustics of Music

The Neuroscience of Music

Learning, Culture, and Music Perception

Chapter 14: Touch and Pain
Introduction

The Skin and Its Receptors

Neural Pathways

The Neurochemistry of Pain: Endogenous Opioids and the Perception of Itch

Haptic Perception

The Vestibular System: The Perception of Balance

Chapter 15: Olfaction and Taste
Introduction

Olfaction

Olfactory Perception

Taste Perception.

Sensation and Perception is a cutting edge and highly readable account of modern sensation and perception from both a cognitive and neurocognitive perspective. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, it is directed towards psychology students who come into this course with little preparation or background in the biological, neurological, or methodological principles that make up the core of the course. Rich in examples and applications to everyday life, the text includes an emphasis on areas of interest to students, namely, music, clinical applications, neuropsychology, and interesting animal perception systems. New features include: Exploration, a revamped version of the In Depth feature from the first edition, offers students the opportunity to learn more about special topics in Sensation & Perception and, a new Ponder Further section at the end of each chapter invites students to engage in critical thinking about chapter topics. Topical coverage of developmental considerations has also been added throughout the text.