perceptionnotice
Perceptionnotice is a term used in theoretical discussions of perception and attention to describe the moment when a sensory input is not only detected but marked for further processing or conscious awareness. It highlights a transition from mere detection to a salient, reportable experience within cognitive processing. The phrase blends perception with notice to emphasize that a stimulus has crossed a threshold from undifferentiated input to something that stands out in awareness or working memory.
Etymology and scope: Perceptionnotice is a coinage rather than an established technical term. It appears in
Theoretical framework and mechanism: The notion is compatible with models that separate detection from conscious access,
Usage and measurement: Perceptionnotice is used to discuss thresholds for conscious perception, salience-driven attention, and the
Criticism and alternatives: Some scholars view the term as redundant with existing concepts like conscious perception
See also: conscious perception, attention, salience, subliminal perception, global workspace.