Perceptual Phenomenon

Perceptual phenomena refer to the ways our brains interpret sensory information from the environment, sometimes leading us to see or experience things differently than they actually are. These effects highlight that perception is an active process influenced by expectations, context, and prior knowledge, not just raw sensory input. For example, optical illusions demonstrate how our visual system can be tricked into misjudging size, color, or shape. Understanding these phenomena reveals that perception is subjective and constructed, helping us better grasp how we interpret our surroundings and why different people might perceive the same scene differently.