Perception Is a Biological Process

Perception Involves Action

Why Study Perception?

Practical Reasons for Studying Perception

Perception and Pleasure

Perception and Intellectual Curiosity

complementary Approaches to the study of Perception

Psychological Approaches

  The Phenomenal/Naturalistic Approach

  Experimental Approaches

Biological Approaches

  Lesion Technique

  Evoked Potential Technique

  Brain Imaging Techniques

  Single Cell Techniques

  Theoretical Approaches

Recurring Themes

  Sensory Transduction

  Variations in Perception among People and Animals

  Illusions and Errors of Perception.

  Perception Is Modifiable

  Perception Is Supplemented by Cognitive and Affective Influences