Sensation:
Sensation is what we see, hear, smell, taste and feel. It is something that produces excitement. Sensations are passive because we do not have to be consciously engaging in a sensing process. It is what our senses do naturally and at all the time.
Perception:
Perception is the way in which we illustrate the world through our senses. In other words, perception is the process of getting, interpreting, selecting, and organizing sensory information. It is what our brain actually does.
Differences:
| Basis | Sensation | Perception |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body. | The ability to see, hears, or become aware of something through the senses. |
| Synonyms | Sense, emotion, sensitivity, passion and impression | Knowledge, thought, approach, viewpoint and consciousness |
| Antonyms | Unconsciousness and physicality | Misconception, misunderstanding, ignorance, unconsciousness and stupidity |
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| Types | The types of perception are:
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| Word origin | The word sensation was originated in 1615 from Medieval Latin sensation. | The word perception was originated in the 14th century from Latin perception- |
| What is | It is physiology. | It is psychology. |
| Process | Sensations are passive, in the sense that we do not have to be consciously engaging in a “sensing” process. | Perception is what our brain actively does; it interprets the sensations. |
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