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 |  Psychology, 5/e Lester M. Sdorow,
Arcadia University
Cheryl A. Rickabaugh,
University of Redlands
Sensation and Perception
Web LinksThese Web sites have been selected for their high quality and information value. But remember that the Internet is fluid and sites might be moved, revised, or deleted. Moreover, other excellent sites are always being added to the Internet. If any of these sites is no longer available, try searching the Internet to find other, related, high-quality sites.
The Max Wertheimer Page
(http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8646)
This website is dedicated to the chief founder of Gestalt psychology. It contains links to sites about Wertheimer and Gestalt theory. (page 147) |
| | | Exploratorium Exhibits (Illusions)
(http://www.exploratorium.edu/imagery/exhibits.html)
This website is maintained by the Exploratorium, a museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. The site offers a variety of visual illusions adapted from those on display at the museum. (page 152) |
| | | H.E.A.R: Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers
(http://www.hearnet.com/)
This website is sponsored by a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss. It includes links to a variety of sites dealing with the prevention and treatment of hearing loss. (page 160) |
| | | Cochlear Implant Association, Inc.
(http://www.cici.org/)
This website is sponsored by a nonprofit organization for cochlear implant recipients, their families, professionals, and other individuals interested in cochlear implants. It contains links to sites related to cochlear implant research and manufacturers. (page 161) |
| | | The ChemoReception Web
(http://www.csa.com/crw/websites.html)
This website includes links to other sites related to the chemical senses. These sites deal with topics as varied as soaps, aromas, and tainted smells. (page 163) |
| | | Monell Chemical Senses Center
(http://www.monell.org/)
This website is maintained by the world's first scientific institute for multidisciplinary research on taste and smell. It includes numerous links to sites related to the chemical senses. (page 164) |
| | | Pheromones
(http://www.csa.com/crw/web/web-phero.html)
This website is one of the few noncommercial sites dealing with pheromones. It contains links to sites dealing with various aspects of pheromones. (page 164) |
| | | American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
(http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/)
This website is sponsored by the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation. It provides links to sites describing the use of acupuncture in treating pain and other medical conditions. (page 166) |
| | | Seasickness: Causes and Prevention
(http://seasickness.co.uk/)
This website is maintained by a seasickness sufferer. It offers links to sites that discuss the causes, treatment, and prevention of seasickness–as well as a visual simulation of the ocean as seen from a rocking ship. (page 169) |
| | | James Randi Educational Foundation
(http://www.randi.org/)
This website is maintained by James "The Amazing" Randi, perhaps the foremost critic of paranormal claims. The site includes links to sites that aim to discredit unsubstantiated claims and to a site describing Randi’s $1 Million Paranormal Challenge. (page 171) |
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