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Definition of Perception

Perception is the process of interpreting sensory information to understand and interact with the environment. It involves selection, reception, unification, and is influenced by emotions and past experiences, making it subjective and dynamic. Key characteristics include being selective, organized, and shaped by individual experiences.

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Definition of Perception

Perception is the process of interpreting sensory information to understand and interact with the environment. It involves selection, reception, unification, and is influenced by emotions and past experiences, making it subjective and dynamic. Key characteristics include being selective, organized, and shaped by individual experiences.

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Definition of Perception

Perception is the process through which we interpret and give


meaning to sensory information received from our environment. It
helps us understand and interact with the world around us.

Example: When you see a red apple, your eyes send information
to your brain, and you recognize it as an apple.

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2. Processes in Perception

1. Selection

We cannot process everything in our environment at once, so we


focus on what seems most important.

Example: While sitting in a noisy room, you focus only on your


friend’s voice and ignore other sounds.

2. Reception (Receptor Process)

Our sense organs (eyes, ears, skin, etc.) receive stimuli from the
environment. These signals are sent to the brain for processing.

Example: Your eyes detect light and shape, helping you see a
tree.

3. Unification

The brain combines information from different senses to form a


complete picture.
Example: When watching TV, you combine visual (video) and
auditory (sound) inputs to understand the scene.

4. Symbolic and Affective Processes

Symbolic Process: The brain assigns meaning to sensory input


based on memory and learning.

Example: A red light means "stop" because we’ve learned it.

Affective Process: Perception is influenced by emotions and


feelings.

Example: If you feel scared, you might perceive a shadow as a


ghost.

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3. Characteristics of Perception

1. Subjective: Perception varies from person to person because


everyone interprets things differently.

Example: Some people find spicy food tasty, while others find it
too hot to handle.

2. Selective: We focus on specific stimuli and ignore the rest.

Example: Paying attention to a teacher’s lecture while ignoring


background noise.

3. Organized: The brain organizes sensory input into meaningful


patterns.

Example: Recognizing a face instead of seeing individual eyes,


nose, and mouth.

4. Dynamic: Perception changes with new experiences or


information.

Example: Learning about a snake’s harmlessness may make you


less afraid of it.

5. Influenced by Past Experiences: Our past experiences and


knowledge shape how we perceive things.

Example: A doctor may perceive a patient’s symptoms differently


than a non-medical person.

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