Sensation and Perception

Written by Jeremy Wolfe and published by Sinauer Associates, the textbook Sensation and Perception, 7th Edition presents a study of human sensory and perceptual experiences. The text combines neuroscience and cognitive psychology to explain how human sensory systems convert physical environmental stimuli into meaningful psychological representations across various perceptual domains.

The material outlines major sensory modalities, progressing from foundational visual and auditory mechanics to complex perceptual processes. Learners explore how empirical research design and the scientific process inform the study of biological mechanisms, sensory receptors, cognitive responses, environmental perception, and multisensory interaction.

By framing key concepts around scientific inquiry and experimental methods, this course resource provides structured instructional support for undergraduate coursework exploring sensory mechanisms and everyday applications of scientific knowledge.