COGNITIVE PROCESS - PERCEPTION (PSYCHOLOGY FOR NURSES )
COGNITIVE PROCESS - PERCEPTION IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR NURSES – CHAPTER 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• INTRODUCTION
• DEFINITIONS
• PRINCIPLES OF PERCEPTION
• FACTORS AFFECTING PERCEPTION
• ERRORS IN PERCEPTION
• NURSING IMPLICATIONS OF PERCEPTION
INTRODUCTION:
Perception, a vital cognitive process, unfolds when our sensory organs engage with the external world, responding to stimuli and generating sensations.
Perception involves interpreting sensory stimuli received by the sense organs and the brain. This interpretation assigns meaning to sensations, enabling awareness of objects.
Sensation precedes perception, representing the initial response to a stimulus.
DEFINITIONS:
• Perception, as defined by J.H. Jackson & D.B. Howieson (1976), is the experience of objects, events, or relationships derived by extracting and interpreting information from sensations.
• R.E. Silverman (1976) views perception as an individual's awareness aspect of behavior, involving the processing of raw environmental data into meaningful patterns.
PRINCIPLES OF PERCEPTION:
• Principle of Figure-Ground Relationship
• Principle of Closure
• Principle of Grouping
• Principle of Simplicity
• Principle of Contour
• Principle of Context
• Principle of Contrast
• Principle of Adaptability
FACTORS AFFECTING PERCEPTION:
• Sense Organs
• Brain
• Memory Images of Past Experiences
• Personal Interests and Mindset
• Acquired Interests
• Needs and Desires
ERRORS IN PERCEPTION:
• Illusion: Misinterpretation of actual perception. Example: Perceiving a rope in the dark as a snake.
• Hallucination: A major error involving visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, olfactory, and gestational perceptions.
CAUSES FOR INACCURATE PERCEPTION:
• Defective Functioning of Sense Organs
• Inadequate Stimulus
• Overwhelming Stimuli
• Poor Health
• Limited Attention
• Merging of Figure in the Ground
• Guidance
NURSING IMPLICATIONS OF PERCEPTION:
• Accurate perception and observation are crucial for nurses, facilitating quality patient care. All nursing activities hinge on precise observation and perception.
• Accurate perception aids in gathering reliable information and knowledge, promoting swift adaptation to new situations.
• Improved memory, precise recording, and accurate reporting are byproducts of accurate perception, benefiting both patients and the healthcare team.
• Nurses must diligently avoid false perceptions and illusions.
CONCLUSION:
This chapter delves into perception, covering definitions, principles, influencing factors, errors, and nursing implications. Understanding these aspects enhances a nurse's ability to provide effective care. Thank you for your attention, and best of luck in applying these principles.
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