Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Reality refers to the state of things as they actually exist, independent of human perception or interpretation. It includes both the physical world and subjective experiences.
Perception is the process by which we interpret sensory information from our environment to create our own subjective experience of reality.
Objective Reality: Objective reality refers to the existence of things independently from individual perspectives, opinions, or interpretations.
Subjective Reality: Subjective reality refers to an individual's personal experience and interpretation of reality based on their thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions.