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temperature perception  

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  • In contrast to the wealth of perceptual experiences associated with visual and auditory stimulation, the range of sensations elicited by changing the temperature of the skin is very limited. In response to thermal stimulation, people generally report that their skin has been warmed or cooled and this is quantified in terms of intensity and duration. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Temperature Perception]

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