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Perception can be defined as the processing of information gathered by the various sensory systems. It enables individuals to acquire knowledge of their environment and interact therewith.
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Cavallo, V.E., Cohen, A.S. (2001). Perception. In: Barjonet, PE. (eds) Traffic Psychology Today. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6867-1_4
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