Visual Illusions

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Visual illusions are among the most persuasive demonstrations that perception is not a passive, veridical recording of the external world…

Critical Periods in Sensory Development

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Critical periods are biologically determined windows during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to environmental input.

Adaptation and Sensory Deprivation: Neural Plasticity, Behavioral Consequences, and Implications for Intervention

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The human perceptual system exemplifies a striking capacity for adaptation in response to changes in the sensory environment. This adaptability…

Perceptual Development and Neuroplasticity

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Perceptual development and neuroplasticity constitute foundational domains within cognitive and developmental neuroscience, illuminating how humans detect, interpret, and act upon…

Cultural and Individual Variations in Olfactory Experiences

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Explore the fascinating variations in olfactory experiences, from cultural influences and genetic differences to emotional associations and environmental impacts. This…

Taste Buds and Flavor Perception

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Taste and flavor are central to the human experience of food, influencing nutrition, culture, and behavior. The sensory processes that…

Cross-Modal Interactions Between Taste and Smell

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Flavor perception is a multisensory phenomenon that emerges from the integration of gustatory, olfactory, and supplementary sensory inputs. Rather than…

Olfactory System and Memory Connections

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Far from being merely a mechanism for odor discrimination, the olfactory system forms an intimate bridge between chemosensory input and…

Infant Perception Studies: Foundations, Findings, and Methodologies

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Infant perception studies occupy a central position in developmental science, providing indispensable insights into the origins and early trajectories of…

Schema: Unlocking the Cognitive Blueprint of Learning and Interpretation

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Schemas are among the most influential constructs in cognitive psychology, education, and allied fields such as social work and counselling.

Art Perception: How We Interpret Visual Meaning Through Psychology and Culture

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Art perception is a multifaceted and profoundly human phenomenon that encompasses how individuals, communities, and cultures engage with, interpret, and…

The 2 Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

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The chemical senses—taste and smell—constitute fundamental sensory modalities that allow organisms to perceive—and interact with—the chemical composition of their environment.

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