Percept
noun
A percept is a mental representation or interpretation of a sensory stimulus resulting from perception.
The child's percept of the colors changed as the light shifted.
Often appears as...
- visual percept
- auditory percept
Usage tips
Neutral
mental image, sensory perception, visual percept
noun
A percept is a mental representation or interpretation of a sensory stimulus resulting from perception.
The child's percept of the colors changed as the light shifted.
Often appears as...
- visual percept
- auditory percept
Usage tips
Neutral
mental image, sensory perception, visual percept
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding
A percept helps us understand how we interpret sensory information
In discussions about cognitive psychology.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
A percept can differ from the actual stimulus due to individual interpretation
In studies of perception vs. reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Using the term 'percept' is common in academic contexts
When discussing psychology or sensory studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding
A percept helps us understand how we interpret sensory information
In discussions about cognitive psychology.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
A percept can differ from the actual stimulus due to individual interpretation
In studies of perception vs. reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Using the term 'percept' is common in academic contexts
When discussing psychology or sensory studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding
A percept helps us understand how we interpret sensory information
In discussions about cognitive psychology.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
A percept can differ from the actual stimulus due to individual interpretation
In studies of perception vs. reality.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Using the term 'percept' is common in academic contexts
When discussing psychology or sensory studies.
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