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Sensory Perception

The process by which the brain interprets and organizes sensory information from the environment, including the study of vision and hearing, and the identification of parallels and differences between these senses

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Sensory perception is a fundamental aspect of how we interact with the world. It involves the processes of sensation and perception, where our senses gather information and our brain interprets it. Understanding sensory perception helps us appreciate how we experience our environment and influences ...

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Key Terms

Sensation
The process of receiving stimuli from the environment.

Example: Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Perception
The interpretation of sensory information.

Example: Recognizing a friend's face in a crowd.

Neuroscience
The study of the nervous system and brain.

Example: Researching how the brain processes visual information.

Cognition
The mental action of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

Example: Solving a math problem using logical reasoning.

Context Effects
How the context influences perception.

Example: Seeing a color differently based on surrounding colors.

Cognitive Bias
Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

Example: Favoring information that confirms existing beliefs.

Related Topics

Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes including perception, memory, and reasoning.
intermediate
Neuroscience of Perception
Explores how the brain processes sensory information.
advanced
Psychophysics
The study of the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory perception.
intermediate

Key Concepts

SensesPerceptionNeuroscienceCognition