Sensory perception is defined as the recognition as well as interpretation of sensory stimuli on the bases of memory. Sensory perception may be accurate or inaccurate data. Memory is the most outstanding element that may be used in defining the accuracy or inaccuracy of a given data. There are various factors that may be used to determine the accuracy of sensory data. Senses being the connection between the world and the human mind it is an extremely critical element for making proper decisions.
There are three main reasons that may lead to believe in the accuracy of sensory information. The first one is the sense of touch. When an individual touches something whether hot or cold the feeling sense automatically sends messages to the brain to alert it of something wrong, and this makes one to remove his or her hand to avoid burning. The second one is the sense of smell. The sense of smell can identify where there is a danger. For example, when an individual smells smoke automatically there is fire around him or her. Therefore, smell can forewarn people of an occurrence that is likely to occur, and it is dangerous. The third reason is the sense of sight. In most cases, the data given by the sight of a person gives accurate data concerning the world around the individual. Sense of sight acts as instant interpretation of happenings (Barth, 2012).
There are three major factors that may be extremely influential to the accuracy of sensory data. These factors are food, drugs and sleep. Food is a basic requirement for proper functioning of the body of a human being. The brain of a human being requires food to function properly in order to allow senses of the person to work accordingly. A well-balanced diet full of vitamins, protein and starchy food would ensure the brain of an individual has the right food to keep it functioning properly. Improper diet exposes the brain to inadequate energy for excellent performance (Muller, 2006).
Also, drugs play a critical role in contributing to a sensory accuracy. There are certain types of drugs such as painkillers and narcotics can negatively influence the performance of the brain. Excessive use of these forms of medication leads to delayed body reaction to activities. Other drugs are dangerous and they may lead to hallucination, which may cause serious injuries and long term problems (Muller, 2006).
Sleep is the other factor that contributes to sensory accuracy. Sleep is extremely important, and it is recommendable that everyone gets enough sleep. Doctors recommend that everybody spends approximately a third of the day asleep. This helps in shedding off the tiredness of daily activities making the mind relax. As a result, the senses of the person become alert of any activity. Lack of sleep may lead to insomnia, which is a disease that negatively affects the functioning of sensory cells (Barth, 2012).
Memory refers to the process by which information is encoded, stored, as well as retrieved. This process is extremely useful in determining the sensory accuracy or inaccuracy. The memory is the one that identifies and activity immediately it occurs. It masters its principles and the elements that are likely to trigger its reoccurrence. Memory stores the activity and makes it recognizable when it occurs in the future. Memory acts as a store to senses by ensuring any activity or experience that one has undergone in the past remains intact in their minds (Muller, 2006). This means if the activities takes place in the future, the individual will be in a position to identify with the activity.
References
Barth, F. G. (2012). Sensory perception mind and matter. Wien: Springer.
Muller, D. (2006). Sensory perception. Paris: Institut Pasteur.
