Sensation & Perception Presented by Malini Sen Assistant Professor Department of Philosophy Maheshtala College B.B.T. Road. Kolkata - 700141
SENSATION Stimulus Sense Organ Nerves Brain
ATTRIBUTES OF SENSATION According to Psychologist Titchener Quality a) Generic Difference b) Specific Difference 2. Intensity 3. Clearness Duration Psychologist Stout 5. Extensity 6. Local Character
PERCEPTION Explanation of Sensation Meaning of Sensation PERCEPTION = Sensation+ Meaning
COMPARISON BETWEEN SENSATION & PERCEPTION Similarity Both Mental Functions require: Stimulus Sense Organ Nerves Brain
COMPARISON BETWEEN SENSATION & PERCEPTION Difference Sensation is followed by perception but not vice versa. Mind is passive in sensation. However Mind is active in Perception. Sensation cannot be analysed. However Perception is analysable. Sensation is abstract consciousness. However Perception is concrete knowledge. Perception is depended on sensation but not vice versa.
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