Measuring Perception PDF
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This document discusses the process of perception. It examines the limitations and evolutionary origins of human perception. It describes the different types of senses beyond the five commonly known ones, such as proprioception and thermoreception. The document also includes a diagram illustrating the perceptual process, highlighting environmental stimuli and attended stimuli.
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