1. Sensation & Perception
Presented by
Malini Sen
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
Maheshtala College
B.B.T. Road.
Kolkata

2. SENSATION
Stimulus
Sense Organ
Nerves
Brain

3. 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

4. PERCEPTION Explanation of Sensation Meaning of Sensation
PERCEPTION = Sensation+ Meaning

5. COMPARISON BETWEEN SENSATION & PERCEPTION
Similarity
Both Mental Functions require:
Stimulus
Sense Organ
Nerves
Brain

6. 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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