perception and misperception

Perception refers to the process of obtaining and interpreting sensory information from the environment, allowing individuals to understand and make sense of the world around them. It involves the brain's processing of sensory signals such as sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, leading to the formation of mental representations and subjective experiences. Misperception, on the other hand, occurs when individuals perceive things incorrectly or inaccurately. It involves mistakenly interpreting or distorting sensory information, leading to a discrepancy between the observed reality and the individual's understanding or interpretation of it. Misperception can arise due to various factors, including cognitive biases, cultural influences, past experiences, or limitations in sensory perception.

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