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Attention selectively filters sensory information, emphasizing some aspects while minimizing others, which directly affects our perception.

Past experiences shape our cognitive frameworks and biases, which in turn influence how we interpret sensory data.

Culture provides a context for interpreting sensory information and can determine what is perceived as meaningful or ignorable.

Current emotional states can color perception, making certain stimuli seem more significant or altering how sensory information is processed.

Individual goals and needs can drive attention and interpretation of sensory data, affecting what is perceived.

Perceptual set is a readiness to perceive certain stimuli, influenced by expectations and preconceptions, affecting the perception process.

The surrounding environment and situational factors can provide a framework within which sensory information is understood.

With constant exposure to a particular stimulus, sensitivity decreases over time, leading to a diminished perception of that stimulus.

What one anticipates can influence what is actually perceived, often leading to a confirmation of those expectations in sensory experience.

Beliefs can act as filters for perception, allowing individuals to see what they believe to be true, regardless of sensory evidence to the contrary.

Hunger can sharpen the perception of food-related stimuli, making relevant sensory information more salient.

Being tired can dampen sensory alertness and acuity, leading to less accurate or diminished perception.

What is known and understood can shape the interpretation of sensory inputs, with familiar stimuli being more easily recognized and understood.

The language we speak can influence perception by shaping the categories through which we interpret sensory stimuli (linguistic relativity).

Perception may be affected by one's socioeconomic environment, with differences in exposure to various stimuli and resources shaping perceptual habits.

Physical health and bodily conditions can affect the functioning of sensory systems and the way stimuli are experienced.

Age-related changes in sensory systems can alter the acuity and range of perception, with both decline and compensatory adjustments occurring over time.

The use of substances such as drugs or alcohol can temporarily alter the normal functioning of sensory systems, impacting perception.

The amount of mental effort being used for cognitive tasks can influence how much capacity is left for processing sensory information.