Sensation & Perception, Fifth Edition

  • Psychology

Description

Sensation & Perception, Fifth Edition, by Jeremy M. Wolfe, Keith R. Kluender, Dennis M. Levi, Linda M. Bartoshuk, Rachel S. Herz, Roberta L. Klatzky, and Daniel M. Merfeld.

To view sample instructor content, go to Instructor Resources and click “Sample Resources.”

  • Current research findings are integrated as the basics are presented
  • The book provides coverage that others don't: full chapters on Taste, Smell, Touch, and the Vestibular System
  • An energetic, fun, and accessible writing style is complemented by unbeatable full-color figures and graphics
  • "Sensation & Perception in Everyday Life" boxes discuss perceptual impairments or real-world applications related to the chapter topic
  • Bold-faced key terms are defined in a Marginal Glossary
  • In-text links reference the Companion Website, full of demos, simulations, and activities for students

New to this Edition:

  • "Scientists at Work" boxes look at important discoveries and explain the process of experimentation and hypothesis testing.
  • Appearing at the beginning of each chapter, "Questions to Contemplate" set the stage for what students should be able to answer after reading the chapter.