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Definition of Apperception

1. Noun. The process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience.

Definition of Apperception

1. n. The mind's perception of itself as the subject or actor in its own states; perception that reflects upon itself; sometimes, intensified or energetic perception.

Definition of Apperception

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Apperception

1. The mind's perception of itself as the subject or actor in its own states; perception that reflects upon itself; sometimes, intensified or energetic perception. "This feeling has been called by philosophers the apperception or consciousness of our own existence." (Sir W. Hamilton) Origin: Pref. Ad- + perception: cf. F. Apperception. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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