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Sensation and perception are closely linked. What is the central distinction between the two?

Can you explain how your own perceptual sets might create prejudice or discrimination?

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The most basic distinction between a sensation and a perception is the fact that sensations are raw stimuli, and perceptions are what we interpret those raw stimuli to mean. I sense an increase of temperature at my hands, but perceive that I am burning my hand. I sense my dog whining, but perceive that it wants to chase after a squirrel. As a result, sensation is the ...

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