Abstract
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
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understand the basis of how humans receive input through the five senses;
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be familiar with the human visual system, from eye to brain;
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understand the relationship between the visual system and perception;
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have a working knowledge of the auditory system; and
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understand basic concepts relating to smell, taste, touch and kinaesthetic feedback.
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© 1997 Sheila Hayward
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Hayward, S. (1997). Sensory Systems. In: Biopsychology. Introductory Psychology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13885-2_2
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