Perception
perception is defined as each person’s representation of reality. It is an awareness of persons, objects, and events. Perception involves the following element: (1) import of energy from the environment organized by information, (2) transformation of energy, (3) processing of information, (4) storing of information, (5) export of information, in overt behavior. One’s perceptions are related to past experiences, concept of self, socioeconomic groups, biological inheritance, and educational background.