Overview
Sensation is a fundamental process that allows us to experience the world through our senses. It involves the detection of stimuli by specialized sensory receptors, which convert physical energy into neural signals. Understanding sensation is crucial for grasping how we interact with our environment...
Key Terms
Example: Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Example: Recognizing a friend's face in a crowd.
Example: Photoreceptors in the eyes detect light.
Example: Hearing a ticking clock in a quiet room.
Example: Noticing a slight increase in volume on a radio.
Example: Not noticing the smell of a strong perfume after a while.
Related Topics
Perception
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.
intermediateNeuroscience of Senses
Study of how the brain processes sensory information.
advancedCognitive Psychology
Explores how people think, learn, and remember.
intermediatePsychophysics
The study of the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory perception.
advancedKey Concepts
Sensory ReceptorsThresholdsSensory AdaptationPerception