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.

Sommario

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.

Info autore

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

Riassunto

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.

Testo aggiuntivo

"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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: George A Gescheider, George A. Gescheider, George A. (Hamilton College Gescheider, George A. Wright Gescheider, George A./ Wright Gescheider, Ronald T Verrillo, Ronald T. Verrillo, John H Wright, John H. Wright
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9781138882973
• ISBN: 978-1-138-88297-3
• Pagine: 136
• Serie: Scientific Psychology Series
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche cliniche; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia internazionale; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica