Perceptual Phenomena

Definition

Sensations experienced by individuals that arise from stimuli present in their environment. These phenomena include perception, attention, memory, and other cognitive processes.

Related terms

Sensation:

The process by which sensory organs detect external stimuli and transmit them to the brain.

Attention:

The mental process of selectively focusing on specific information while ignoring irrelevant information.

Memory:

The ability to encode, store, and retrieve information over time.