Perception
noun
The ability to see, hear, or understand something through the senses.
His perception of reality is flawed.
Often appears as...
- perception of reality
- perception of depth
noun
The way you think about or understand someone or something.
Public perception of the government's performance is negative.
Often appears as...
- public perception
- popular perception
noun
In psychology, the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information.
Perception plays a crucial role in cognitive processes.
Often appears as...
- perception process
- perception mechanism
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Academic
noun
In philosophy, the way in which something is regarded or understood.
Our perception of reality is influenced by our beliefs.
Often appears as...
- perception of truth
- perception theory
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Academic
noun
The ability to see, hear, or understand something through the senses.
His perception of reality is flawed.
Often appears as...
- perception of reality
- perception of depth
noun
The way you think about or understand someone or something.
Public perception of the government's performance is negative.
Often appears as...
- public perception
- popular perception
noun
In psychology, the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information.
Perception plays a crucial role in cognitive processes.
Often appears as...
- perception process
- perception mechanism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In philosophy, the way in which something is regarded or understood.
Our perception of reality is influenced by our beliefs.
Often appears as...
- perception of truth
- perception theory
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Involvement
Relates to the physical act of sensing rather than the thought process behind it.
The chef's dish was praised for stimulating perception with its vibrant colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opinion
Focuses on the actual sensing experience, without involving personal judgment.
The perception of the bitter taste made her face pucker.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Understanding
Concerns the instant way something is understood, which does not require deep thinking.
Her perception allowed her to dodge the ball quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Involvement
Relates to the physical act of sensing rather than the thought process behind it.
The chef's dish was praised for stimulating perception with its vibrant colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opinion
Focuses on the actual sensing experience, without involving personal judgment.
The perception of the bitter taste made her face pucker.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Understanding
Concerns the instant way something is understood, which does not require deep thinking.
Her perception allowed her to dodge the ball quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Involvement
Relates to the physical act of sensing rather than the thought process behind it.
The chef's dish was praised for stimulating perception with its vibrant colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opinion
Focuses on the actual sensing experience, without involving personal judgment.
The perception of the bitter taste made her face pucker.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Understanding
Concerns the instant way something is understood, which does not require deep thinking.
Her perception allowed her to dodge the ball quickly.
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The truth about bats -...
The perception that bats are often diseased may come from the fact that sick bats, who may show unusual behavior, emerge during the daytime, or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats,
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How do you know you...
All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do. You might mistake a person far away for someone else,
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Why are we so attached...
For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones. These beliefs can even alter our perception of the physical world and change our athletic abilities. Participants in a recent study were told they were using a golf putter
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What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
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Altered States PIPE Brain...
there are plenty of different ways that you can alter your perception but right now we're going to change the way you see the world with this quick brain game focus on the letters in the center of this image starting in three two one
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How to deal with...
you're stupid idiot and I wish you had never been born when I confronted her about having said this to me I was told I was making it up and that it was a lie so it wasn't just that my reality was canceled but my perceptions of real
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How do drugs affect the...
Meanwhile, painkillers, like morphine, raise levels of serotonin and noradrenaline, which regulate energy, arousal, alertness, and pleasure. Those same neurotransmitters also affect endorphin receptors, reducing pain perception.
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The Man Who Can Control...
when swarms invade we are inevitably separated by an invisible barrier created by our different senses and perceptions swarms may share our world but the gulf between us couldn't be greater
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How does your brain...
But pain also has a character, like sharp, dull, burning, or aching. What exactly creates these perceptions of pain? Well, when you get hurt, special tissue damage-sensing nerve cells,
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What does my headscarf...
because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you, they're probably wrong. Thank you.
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The truth about bats -...
The perception that bats are often diseased may come from the fact that sick bats, who may show unusual behavior, emerge during the daytime, or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats,
Video examples
How do you know you...
All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do. You might mistake a person far away for someone else,
Video examples
Why are we so attached...
For similar reasons, many of us are reluctant to part with family heirlooms which help us feel connected to lost loved ones. These beliefs can even alter our perception of the physical world and change our athletic abilities. Participants in a recent study were told they were using a golf putter
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
Video examples
Altered States PIPE Brain...
there are plenty of different ways that you can alter your perception but right now we're going to change the way you see the world with this quick brain game focus on the letters in the center of this image starting in three two one
Video examples
How to deal with...
you're stupid idiot and I wish you had never been born when I confronted her about having said this to me I was told I was making it up and that it was a lie so it wasn't just that my reality was canceled but my perceptions of real
Video examples
How do drugs affect the...
Meanwhile, painkillers, like morphine, raise levels of serotonin and noradrenaline, which regulate energy, arousal, alertness, and pleasure. Those same neurotransmitters also affect endorphin receptors, reducing pain perception.
Video examples
The Man Who Can Control...
when swarms invade we are inevitably separated by an invisible barrier created by our different senses and perceptions swarms may share our world but the gulf between us couldn't be greater
Video examples
How does your brain...
But pain also has a character, like sharp, dull, burning, or aching. What exactly creates these perceptions of pain? Well, when you get hurt, special tissue damage-sensing nerve cells,
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you, they're probably wrong. Thank you.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
It might be a very human thing across the board, but we, in America, love a story - we need a story to get involved in. But then everything becomes more about how the story protects a certain perception as we pick sides.
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Ansel Adams
American Photographer
No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.
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Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
What the joke displays is a switch in perception. This is important in changing the way we think.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
I think the perception of peace is what distracts most people from really having it.
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Ethan Zuckerman
American Activist
I study the ways new media shapes people's perceptions of the world.
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David Walton
American Actor
Public perception is obviously important to an actor's career.
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Gustave Flaubert
French Novelist
There is no truth. There is only perception.
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Jeff Gordon
American Athlete
I think perception is important.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Life's all about perceptions.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom.
Quote examples
Brad Pitt
Actor
It might be a very human thing across the board, but we, in America, love a story - we need a story to get involved in. But then everything becomes more about how the story protects a certain perception as we pick sides.
Quote examples
Ansel Adams
American Photographer
No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.
Quote examples
Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
What the joke displays is a switch in perception. This is important in changing the way we think.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
I think the perception of peace is what distracts most people from really having it.
Quote examples
Ethan Zuckerman
American Activist
I study the ways new media shapes people's perceptions of the world.
Quote examples
David Walton
American Actor
Public perception is obviously important to an actor's career.
Quote examples
Gustave Flaubert
French Novelist
There is no truth. There is only perception.
Quote examples
Jeff Gordon
American Athlete
I think perception is important.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Life's all about perceptions.
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