Factors Explaining Gaps Between Sensation and Perception
The discrepancy between what sensory receptors detect (sensation) and what is consciously experienced (perception) can be explained by several psychological mechanisms. Concepts such as sensory adaptation, selective attention, and signal detection theory help explain why certain sensory stimuli are perceived while others are not.
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Factors Explaining Gaps Between Sensation and Perception