The active process of organizing a stimulus and giving it meaning is called _________.

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Perception is the process through which we organize and interpret sensory information to give it meaning, distinguishing it from mere sensation, which is the initial process of detecting environmental stimuli. Synesthesia is a condition where one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, such as seeing colors when hearing music, and kinesthesis involves the sense of movement and position of our limbs and body.

The Active Process of Organizing a Stimulus and Giving It