Apperception

Apperception

Apperception is a normal phenomenon and refers to the ability to undestand sensory inputs in their context, to interpret them and to incorporate them into experience. Failure of apperception is seen in delirious states.

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apperception

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apperception

Philosophy; General philosophy

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apperception

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