Sensory Systems
This category encompasses the biological systems and cognitive processes involved in receiving, interpreting, and responding to stimuli from the environment. It covers the physiological mechanisms of sensation – how our bodies detect stimuli like light, sound, touch, taste, and smell – as well as the psychological processes of perception – how our brains organize and interpret that sensory information.
Absolute Threshold
Definition The absolute threshold is the minimum level of stimulus energy required for a person t...
Auditory Sensory System
Definition The auditory system is a complex network responsible for detecting and interpreting so...
Auditory Transduction
Definition Auditory transduction is the process by which sound waves in the environment are conve...
Extrasensory Perception
Definition Extrasensory perception (ESP), often referred to as "sixth sense," is a concept in psy...
Gustation
Definition The gustation system refers to the sensory system responsible for detecting and interp...
Just Noticeable Difference
Definition The Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refers to the smallest change in the intensity of...
Kinesthesia
Definition Kinesthesia, also known as proprioception, is the ability to sense the position, movem...
Nociception
Definition Nociception is the process by which the body detects potentially harmful stimuli, such...
Olfactory System
Definition The olfactory system is the part of the body responsible for detecting and processing ...
Proprioception
Definition Proprioception is the ability to sense the position, movement, and orientation of your...
Sensation
Definition Sensation is the process by which our sensory organs detect stimuli from the environme...
Sensory Adaptation
Definition Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsiv...
Sensory Interaction
Definition Sensory Interaction refers to the process where two or more of our senses (such as sig...
Somatosensory System
Definition The somatosensation system is a part of the nervous system responsible for detecting a...
Synesthesia
Definition Synesthesia is a neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads...
Thermoception
Definition Thermoception is the ability of organisms to detect and respond to changes in temperat...
Vestibular Sense
Definition The vestibular sense is one of the five human senses, responsible for detecting moveme...
Visual Sensory System
Definition The visual sensory system is the collection of structures and processes responsible fo...