Perception

Perception (from Latin perceptio 'gathering, receiving') is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information, in order to represent and understand the presented information or environment. All perception involves signals that go through the nervous system, which in turn result from physical or chemical stimulation of the sensory system. Vision involves light striking the retina of the eye; smell is mediated by odor molecules; and hearing involves pressure waves.

Extends: Perception, [Cognitive science](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Cognitive science), [Experimental psychology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Experimental psychology), [Neuropsychological assessment](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Neuropsychological assessment), [Sensory systems](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Sensory systems)