PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Our five senses form the basis of perception. Using these senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell), we experience the world around us. The specifics of how we experience the world and the reason we all experience it slightly differently is due to our differing perceptions of events happening around us. We use various organs (eyes, ears, etc.) to receive these stimuli, but it is our brain which analyzes and categorizes them into our “perceptions.”

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In this case, the correct answer is “perception.” Perception is the process by which we organize the information we receive from our senses. The way something tastes, feels, smells, etc. forms our perception of that particular item or event. Essentially, we use the information gathered by our senses to form an inner representation of the world around us.

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