To most, sensation is defined as the detection of simple stimulating properties like light, heat, color and taste. Perception is defined as the recognition of objects, the location of the objects, and their movements, representing awareness or understanding of the real-world cause of the sensory input. The goal of sensation is detection; the goal of perception is to create l information of the surroundings. (Neil R. Carlson) For example, feeling heat or warmth is sensation, but recognizing the heat as a fire is perception. Just like seeing the color blue is a sensation, but recognizing the sky is perception. These examples are good for organizing a confusing and complex topic, but there is still no clear line between perception and sensation. (Adcock) The initialization of sensation comes from the response of a specific receptor to physical stimulus. The receptors react to the stimulus and initiate the process of sensation. Receptors receive the stimulus and convert the signal into an action potential. (Neil R. Carlson) The action potential travels on afferent neurons to specific brain regions where it is processed and interpreted. Our sensory mechanisms include our visual cortex, auditory cortex, somatosensory systems and olfactory. We experience the world with our senses. Our knowledge of the world comes from the accumulation of sensory experience. All sensory experiences are the result of energy from events that is transduced into activity of receptor cells. (Neil R. Carlson) Perception is the process of responding to the information that the sense organs provide and makes sense of sensory output. Perception essentially applies meaning to what the sensory systems are telling our brain. (Neil R. Carlson) Perception is for the most part an unconscious activity that happens quickly and automatically. (Adcock) Our visual system displays an incredible