sensory encoding
[ˈsɛnsəri ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ]
nounpl: sensory encodings
codificação sensorial
1. The process by which sensory receptors convert physical stimuli into neural signals that can be processed by the brain
Sensory encoding allows our eyes to convert light into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret as images.
A codificação sensorial permite que nossos olhos convertam luz em impulsos elétricos que o cérebro pode interpretar como imagens.
2. In cognitive psychology, the initial stage of perception where sensory information is registered and converted into a form the nervous system can process
The sensory encoding of taste involves chemoreceptors detecting molecules in food.
A codificação sensorial do paladar envolve quimiorreceptores detectando moléculas nos alimentos.
3. The transformation of external physical stimuli into internal neural representations
Auditory sensory encoding transforms sound waves into neural signals processed by the auditory cortex.
A codificação sensorial auditiva transforma ondas sonoras em sinais neurais processados pelo córtex auditivo.
This is primarily a technical term used in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science. It is equally recognized in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic contexts. The term is essential in discussions of perception, neurobiology, and artificial intelligence research in both American and Brazilian scientific communities.
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