Sensory perception
Sensory Perception
Sensory perception (pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsəri pərˈsɛpʃən/) is the process that allows organisms to interpret and organize sensations to produce a meaningful experience of the world.
Etymology
The term "sensory perception" is derived from the Latin words "sensus" meaning "sense" and "perceptio" meaning "perception".
Definition
Sensory perception involves the reception of stimuli by sensory receptors, which then send signals to the central nervous system for processing and interpretation. This process allows organisms to respond appropriately to changes in their environment.
Types of Sensory Perception
There are several types of sensory perception, including:
- Visual perception: The ability to interpret information and surroundings from the effects of visible light reaching the eye.
- Auditory perception: The ability to interpret and understand information from sound waves striking the ear.
- Olfactory perception: The ability to detect and interpret odors or scents.
- Gustatory perception: The ability to detect and interpret tastes.
- Tactile perception: The ability to interpret information through touch.
- Proprioceptive perception: The ability to sense the position, location, orientation, and movement of the body and its parts.
Related Terms
- Perception: The process of attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information.
- Sensation: The process of sensing our environment through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell.
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sensory perception
- Wikipedia's article - Sensory perception
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