Sensation and Perception, Spring 2004

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Author:

Adelson, Edward

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

How do the senses work? How do physical stimuli get transformed into signals in the nervous system? How does the brain use those signals to determine what's out there in the world? All the senses are discussed; vision is covered most extensively, with topics including the perception of color, motion, form, and depth.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Other

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0