Synesthesia

Be sure to explore all the resources in your Studies for this discussion.

Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. For this discussion, complete the following:

Describe the differences between top-down and bottom-up theories of perception.
Test your perceptual patterns to determine whether you think synesthesia is based more on low-level or higher level cognitive processes, then discuss. You will need the resources on synesthesia for this part of the discussion.
Name at least one famous person who is reported to have synesthesia and describe the type of synesthesia he or she experiences.

Please include the following in your response:

Refer to and integrate ideas presented in the text and any supplemental readings.
Cite outside resources to make your point if necessary.