sensation and perception

Question 1

Sensation

Answer 1

is the process by which our sensory receptors and sense organs detect and respond to sensory information that stimulates them

Question 2

Perception

Answer 2

refers to the process by which we give meaning to sensory information.

Question 3

Perception properties

Answer 3

Give meaning to information
Active process
Involves the brain
Is mainly a psychological process (but can also be physical).

Question 4

Sensation properties

Answer 4

Detect and respond to information
Passive process
Involves the sense organs and related structures.
Is a physical process.