Veronica is walking on the beach on a Friday night. As she walks in and out of the surf, she feels the water at her ankles, and the sand between her toes. Suddenly, she hears a clap of thunder and feels the wind pick up. Seeing lightning in the distance, she realizes a storm is coming in. Veronica is able to organize all of this sensory information into a meaningful pattern using ________.

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Perception refers to the process by which sensory information is organized and interpreted into meaningful patterns. In this scenario, Veronica is able to use her senses (sensation) to perceive that a storm is coming in. Intuition and sensory acuity are not applicable in this scenario.

Veronica Is Walking on the Beach on a Friday Night