Sensation: A process of receiving, translating, and transmitting raw sensory data

Perception: Process of selecting, organizing and interpreting sensory data

Transduction: Physical stimulus is converted into neural impulses, which are sent
on to the brain

Coding: Converting a particular sensory input into a specific sensation

Sensory reduction: Filtering and analyzing incoming sensations before sending a

neural message on to the cortex

Psychophysics: Studies the link between physical characteristics of stimuli and or

sensory experience.

Asuolute threshold: Smallest amount of stimulus reliably detect

Kinesthesia: Receptor that help with balance