And Perception: Sensation

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another based on expectations.

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

Sensation is the physical process of collecting data from the environment. Sensory receptors (in the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin) detect physical energy—such as light waves or sound vibrations—and convert it into neural signals. A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and

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 Sensory receptors (in the eyes, ears, nose, tongue,

Distinguishing an object (the figure) from its surroundings (the ground). Similarity: Grouping similar items together. Proximity: Grouping items that are close to each other.