Report: Sensation and Perception 1. Introduction Sensation and perception are the two fundamental processes that allow us to experience the world. While often used interchangeably, they represent distinct stages of processing environmental stimuli. 2. Defining the Core Concepts Sensation: The Input

The critical step where physical energy is transformed into electrical impulses the brain can understand. Thresholds:

Filling in gaps to create a complete, whole object. 4. Influencing Factors Perception is subjective and can be influenced by:

Perception is the psychological process of organizing and interpreting those neural signals. It is how the brain makes sense of the "raw data" provided by sensation.

Sensation provides the "bricks," while perception is the "architect" that builds the house. Together, they allow us to navigate and react to a complex, ever-changing environment.

Using prior knowledge, experiences, and expectations to interpret sensory info (concept-driven). 3. Principles of Organization