Definitions
- Describing stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception. - Referring to messages or signals that are detectable by the senses but not necessarily consciously processed. - Talking about information that is just barely noticeable or on the edge of awareness.
- Referring to something that can be perceived by the senses. - Describing something that is noticeable or apparent. - Talking about something that is detectable or recognizable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that can be detected by the senses.
- 2Both words describe something that is not necessarily consciously processed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe stimuli that are on the edge of awareness.
What is the difference?
- 1Threshold: Supraliminal refers to stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception, while perceptible refers to stimuli that can be perceived by the senses, regardless of the level of consciousness.
- 2Consciousness: Supraliminal emphasizes the idea of conscious perception, while perceptible does not necessarily require conscious awareness.
- 3Usage: Supraliminal is a technical term used primarily in psychology and neuroscience, while perceptible is a more common word used in everyday language.
- 4Degree: Supraliminal implies a degree of subtlety or nuance, while perceptible can refer to anything that can be detected by the senses, regardless of the level of subtlety.
- 5Scope: Supraliminal is more specific and limited in scope than perceptible, which has a broader range of applications.
Remember this!
Supraliminal and perceptible are both words that describe something that can be detected by the senses, but they differ in their emphasis on conscious perception, threshold, and scope of usage. Supraliminal specifically refers to stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception, while perceptible refers to anything that can be detected by the senses. Supraliminal is a more technical term used primarily in psychology and neuroscience, while perceptible is a more common word used in everyday language.
