Cross-Modal Interactions Between Taste and Smell
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
Far from being merely a mechanism for odor discrimination, the olfactory system forms an intimate bridge between chemosensory input and the brain’s most evocative cognitive and affective networks
Infant Perception Studies: Foundations, Findings, and Methodologies
Infant perception studies occupy a central position in developmental science, providing indispensable insights into the origins and early trajectories of sensory and cognitive functioning.
Schema: Unlocking the Cognitive Blueprint of Learning and Interpretation
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
Art perception is a multifaceted and profoundly human phenomenon that encompasses how individuals, communities, and cultures engage with, interpret, and ascribe meaning to works of art.
The 2 Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell
The chemical senses—taste and smell—constitute fundamental sensory modalities that allow organisms to perceive—and interact with—the chemical composition of their environment.
Clinical Implications of the Gate-Control Theory
This in-depth article explores the clinical implications of Gate-Control theory, from TENS and physical therapy to psychological and pharmacological interventions—while addressing modern critiques like neuroplasticity and individual pain variability.
Gate-Control Theory of Pain. A Comprehensive Overview
This post reviews the Gate-Control Theory in detail: its historical origins, core concepts and mechanisms, empirical support and limitations, clinical implications, and its role within contemporary models of pain.
Phantom Limb Phenomena in Psychology and Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide
Phantom limb phenomena encompass a range of sensory, motor, and cognitive experiences that occur in relation to a limb that has been partially or entirely removed, or exists only in altered sensory maps of the body.
Skin Receptors and the Somatosensory Cortex
This post examines the types and properties of skin receptors, the peripheral and central pathways that transmit tactile information, the organization and functional specialization of the somatosensory cortex
Basic English for French Speakers
Discover a programmed learning approach to Basic English for French Speakers, designed to build vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills through structured, bilingual instruction. Ideal for beginners seeking confidence in everyday English communication.
Touch and Pain Perception
Touch and pain perception are foundational to human sensory experience, allowing us to navigate our environment and respond to potential harm.