(continuation of previous post : Perception)..
In the next stage of the perceptual process, we will sort the perceived information into meaningful categories.
Perception doesn't just involve becoming consciously aware of the stimuli. It is also necessary for our brain to categorize and interpret what it is we are sensing. Our ability to interpret and give meaning to the object is the next step, known as recognition. Continuing our example, it is at the recognition stage of the perceptual process that you realize that there is a duck floating on the water.
Perceptions vary from person to person. Different people perceive different things about the same situation. But more than that, we assign different meanings to what we perceive. And the meanings might change for a certain person, at different stages of his/her life.
In the next stage of the perceptual process, we will sort the perceived information into meaningful categories.
Perception doesn't just involve becoming consciously aware of the stimuli. It is also necessary for our brain to categorize and interpret what it is we are sensing. Our ability to interpret and give meaning to the object is the next step, known as recognition. Continuing our example, it is at the recognition stage of the perceptual process that you realize that there is a duck floating on the water.
Perceptions vary from person to person. Different people perceive different things about the same situation. But more than that, we assign different meanings to what we perceive. And the meanings might change for a certain person, at different stages of his/her life.
How you make sense of a situation/event, depends upon your attitude. Attitude means perspective or viewpoint, the mental framework, which we use to frame our view of life, to give events and experiences a consistent meaning.
Your Attitude is how you interpret your life experiences — your individual take on life in general — how you make sense of reality. People primarily form their attitudes from underlying values and beliefs.
Your Attitude is how you interpret your life experiences — your individual take on life in general — how you make sense of reality. People primarily form their attitudes from underlying values and beliefs.
The final step of the perceptual process involves some sort of action in response to the environmental stimulus, after you have made sense of reality in some way, depending upon your attitude. This could involve a variety of actions, such as turning your head for a closer look or turning away to look at something else. It could be a major action, like running toward a person in distress, or something as subtle as blinking your eyes in response to a puff of dust blowing through the air.
It is because of the perceptual process that you become aware of the world around you. Your perception of your environment is influenced by your attitude, past experiences, and your beliefs. This is why each person's perception of reality is different. By changing core beliefs, you can change the way you perceive the world around you.
So in short, Perception involves:
- Becoming aware of an external stimuli, by means of the five senses.
- Recognizing the stimuli.
- Making sense of / Giving a meaning to the stimuli, based on your attitude.
- Taking some action based on what and how you perceived.
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