Defining Perception in Psychology

Very Easy Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Perception

In psychology, perception is the process by which we interpret sensory information from our environment. It allows us to understand and interact with the world around us. Which of the following best defines perception?

The ability to see, hear, taste, smell, or feel.

The mental process of organizing sensory input.

The process of converting physical stimuli into neural signals.

The conscious experience of detecting a stimulus.

The way we physically respond to sensations.

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