Information-Processing Channels in the Tactile Sensory System - A Psychophysical and Physiological Analysis

Information-Processing Channels in the Tactile Sensory System addresses the fundamental question of whether sensory channels, similar to those known to operate in vision and audition, also operate in the sense of touch.

Table des matières

Preface. 1. Channels in Touch. 2. Identification of Specific Neural Systems Responsible for Mechanoreception. 3. The Neural Bases of the Tactile Systems. 4. From Neural Systems To Information-Processing Channels. 5. Properties of Tactile Channels. 6. The Functional Roles of Channels. 7. Channel Interactions. 8. Conclusions.

A propos de l'auteur

George A. Gescheider, Hamilton College, Canada; John H. Wright, Neurologist; Ronald T. Verrillo, Institute for Sensory Research at Syracuse University, USA

Résumé

Information-Processing Channels in the Tactile Sensory System addresses the fundamental question of whether sensory channels, similar to those known to operate in vision and audition, also operate in the sense of touch.

Texte suppl.

"The text is exceptionally well written and thought out as it takes the reader through a painstaking analysis of the research data to build a case for complexity in touch perception." - PsycCRITIQUES, Paula Goolkasian, Vol.54, Release 34, Article 2

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: George A Gescheider, George A. Gescheider, George A. (Hamilton College Gescheider, George A. Wright Gescheider, George A./ Wright Gescheider, Gescheider George A., Ronald T Verrillo, Ronald T. Verrillo, Verrillo Ronald T., John H Wright, John H. Wright, Wright John H.
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9781138882973
• ISBN: 978-1-138-88297-3
• Pages: 146
• Thème: Scientific Psychology Series
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Psychologie > Psychologie théorique; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Spécialités cliniques; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Economie > Economie internationale; Perception, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Physiological Psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Psychophysics, Physiological psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology