sensory deception — Also known as misperception. Both expressions are umbrella terms for hallucinations and *illusions. In Fish s Clinical Psychopathology the notion ofsensory deception is used in opposition to * sensory distortion (the latter term being used to… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
sensory reception, human — Introduction means by which humans react to changes in external and internal environments. Ancient philosophers called the human senses “the windows of the soul,” and Aristotle described at least five senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and… … Universalium
sensory deprivation — the state in which there is a major reduction in incoming sensory information. Prolonged sensory deprivation is damaging as the body depends for health and normal function on constant stimulation. The main input sensory channels are the eyes,… … Medical dictionary
sensory deprivation — the state in which there is a major reduction in incoming sensory information. Prolonged sensory deprivation is damaging as the body depends for health and normal function on constant stimulation. The main input sensory channels are the eyes,… … The new mediacal dictionary
perceptual distortion — see sensory distortion … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Illusion — An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most people. [ Solso, R. L. (2001). Cognitive psychology (6th… … Wikipedia
Psychology of religion — is the psychological study of religious experiences, beliefs, and activities.History William James U.S. psychologist and philosopher William James (1842 1910) is regarded by most psychologists of religion as the founder of the field. He served as … Wikipedia
visual perseveration — Also known as perseveration. Both terms are indebted to the Latin verb perseverare,which means to maintain or to keep on stating. The term visual perseveration was introduced in or shortly before 1949 by the British neurologist Macdonald… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
dysmetropsia — The term dysmetropsia comes from the Greek words dus (bad), metron (yardstick), and opsis (seeing). It is used to denote a distorted perception of image size. The term dysmetropsia was introduced in or shortly before 1916 by the British… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Delirium — This article is about the mental state and medical condition. For other uses, see Delirium (disambiguation). Delirium Classification and external resources ICD 10 F05 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
