Difference between Sensation and Perception

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Sensation and Perception. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Sensation and Perception

S.No.	Sensation	Perception
1	Sensation is a normal, simplest, initial mental process.	Perception is a complex and developed mental activity.
2	It begins with stimulus.	It begins with some object / fringe of meaning.
3	It is based on external stimuli, conditions.	It is associated with internal mental conditions.
4	There is passivity in sensation.	There is activity in perception.
5	The basis of sensation is mental analysis.	The processes of perception is linked with actual life experience.