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Difference Between Perception and Cognition

Definitions:

Perception:

1. The process of attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information through the senses.
2. The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Cognition:

1. The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
2. The mental processes and activities related to acquiring, processing, storing, and using information.

Sample Sentences:

Perception:

1. His perception of the artwork was that it conveyed a sense of melancholy.
2. The color of the room influenced her perception of the space.

Cognition:

1. Her extensive education greatly enhanced her cognitive abilities.
2. Memory, attention, and problem-solving are all aspects of cognitive processes.

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