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AP Psychology
Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.2
Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
3.2 Principles of Perception
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What is the difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation is the actual awareness of our environment through senses, while perception is how we interpret this sensory information.
Sensation and Perception are two terms for the same process.
Sensation can change with expectations, emotions or context, but perception remains constant.
Sensation is interpreting sensory information, while perception is the actual awareness of our environment through senses.
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