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“We do not perceive what is "out there," rather we perceive what is "in here." Our senses can only inform us of their own status. They can inform us of the electrical status of neurons or the physical or the chemical status of the receptors. The outside world is never taken into our consciousness. The outside world is rather our own creation, psychologically synthesized from the mass of sensations that envelope us. In many respects, the ultimate question that perception must ask was stated by John Stuart Mill in 1865. He asked, "What is it we mean, or what is it which leads us to say, that the objects we perceive are external to us, and not a part of our own thoughts?" That remains, perhaps, the ultimate, unresolved perceptual puzzle.”

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Book:Sensation and Perception
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Stanley Coren
Stanley Coren

Stanley Coren is a renowned psychologist and author, born in 1942. He has made significant contributions to the fields of animal behavior, cognitive psychology, and human behavior. Professor Coren is best known for his extensive research on dog behavior and intelligence, having authored numerous books on the subject and frequently offering insights into animal behavior issues in the media. more

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