Sensation and Perception

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Summary: I have had Dr. Goldstein for this class...
Review: Even though I am an Architectural Studies at Pitt, I nevertheless found myself in Dr. Goldstein's Sensation and Perception class this summer. I think the book is excellent and truly conveys Dr. Goldstein's personality. He is a fun guy, and an expert on the subject. He shares many of his "tips" for understanding sensation and perception to those of you who aren't fortunate enough to hear him lecture.

Very well-written in REAL language, great diagrams.

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Summary: I have had Dr. Goldstein for this class...
Review: I have the 4th edition of this fine text, and it is a terrific reference. Any time I have a question about my senses, I turn to this book. If you've ever wondered how it is that you perceive sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, this is really informative. It thoroughly describes the "input devices" (skin, eyes, ears, etc.) and how they interact with the CPU (brain).

If you don't need it for class, buy it used. If you do need it for class, don't sell it back for beer money.

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Summary: One of the few texts I saved from college
Review: I have the 4th edition of this fine text, and it is a terrific reference. Any time I have a question about my senses, I turn to this book. If you've ever wondered how it is that you perceive sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, this is really informative. It thoroughly describes the "input devices" (skin, eyes, ears, etc.) and how they interact with the CPU (brain).

If you don't need it for class, buy it used. If you do need it for class, don't sell it back for beer money.

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Summary: Great book for a confusing topic
Review: I took a sensations and perceptions psychology class last year, and suffice it to say, I was in over my head. My teacher did a horrible job at explaining things and his notes were even worse. When I got this book, I thought it was a god-send. Goldstein explained all the topics in such a clear and concise manner that I found myself wondering why I didn't understand it before. Turns out the topic wasn't so hard to understand, it just takes great talent to explain it in a good way. Fortunately, Goldstein has that talent. I learned so much from the book, which was also interesting to read.

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Summary: good info; bad presentation
Review: Make no mistake; the author is clearly a smart man who knows what he is talking about. Unfortunately, this book does a horrible job with the overall presentation, making it difficult to understand. I have had several textbooks throughout college and I find this to be one of the most boring textbooks I have ever encountered. I only wish that the author would bring this book to someone to fix out the format and layout in order to make it a more interesting, understandable read. All textbooks give over tons of information; pick one that is not so incredibly boring.

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Summary: biology in disguise
Review: This book is an instrument to understanding our senses and hour our brain interprets the world through this sensory information. Though, at first, it feels like a Biology 101 class, the author is superb at explaining the complex processes of our brain and sensory systems. I am particularly impressed with the organization and development. Very real, fun examples are used to explain some of the phenomenons our sensory system "creates" for us every day. Concentrating on vision, this book explores the wonderful world of perception and how we interpret our environment. The material will pleasantly surprise you! My complements to the author.