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Wahrnehmungsfeld

perceptual field; range of what is perceived

noun VAHR-neh-moongs-felt Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Wahrnehmungsfeld is the totality of stimuli that a person is aware of at a given moment — related to the concept of Gestalt psychology. Also used in social psychology for awareness of social cues: das soziale Wahrnehmungsfeld erweitern.

Examples

"Das Wahrnehmungsfeld verengt sich unter extremem Stress."

Natural Translation

The perceptual field narrows under extreme stress.

Literal Translation

The perception-field narrows itself under extreme stress.

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