Comparing vision and hearing
Check your understanding of both vision and audition by comparing key aspects of sensation and perception in these senses. The dimensions of comparison are listed in the first column below. The second column lists the answers for the sense of vision. Fill in the answers for the sense of hearing in the third column.
| Dimension | Vision | Hearing |
| 1. Stimulus | Light waves | |
| 2. Elements of stimulus and related perceptions | Wavelength/ hue Amplitude/brightness Purity/saturation |
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| 3. Receptors | Rods and cones | |
| 4. Location of receptors | Retina | |
| 5. Main location of processing in brain | Occipital lobe, visual cortex |