of all of the sensory information being received by sensory receptors in your body, what percentage do you perceive?
It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of sensory information that we perceive, as it can vary depending on individual differences and environmental factors. However, it is commonly believed that we only perceive a small fraction of the total sensory information that our receptors receive.
Our brain selectively processes and filters incoming sensory information, focusing on stimuli that are deemed relevant or important at any given moment. This filtering process helps us prioritize and make sense of the world around us. Consequently, a significant amount of sensory information that is received by our sensory receptors goes unnoticed or is not consciously perceived.
For example, our eyes constantly receive a vast amount of visual information, but we only pay attention to a fraction of what we see. Similarly, our skin is continuously sensing various tactile stimuli, but we may not be aware of every single sensation.
Due to these perceptual filters, it is challenging to provide an exact percentage. Some estimates suggest that we only consciously perceive about 10-20% of the sensory information received by our body. Nonetheless, it's important to note that even though we may not be consciously aware of all sensory information, it still plays a role in unconscious processing and can influence our behavior and responses.