Perception (PSY-0027)

Fall 2026 · PSY 0027 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Processes that transform physical energy (e.g., light, sound, heat) into psychological experiences (e.g., seeing objects, hearing music, feeling warmth). Emphasis on visual perception; topics such as speech perception and active touch will also be covered. Special issues include development of perceptual abilities, perception in animals, pathologies of perception, and perception's role in art.

Course codes: PSY-0027, PSY 0027, PSY0027, PSY-27, PSY 27, PSY27

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