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The brain senses the world indirectly because the sense organs convert stimulation into the language of the nervous system: neural messages. We get used to all but the most extreme or obnoxious stimuli because our senses are built to tell us about change. The senses all operate in much the same way, but each extracts different information and sends it to its own specialized processing region in the brain. Pain is more than just a stimulus; it is an experience that varies from person to person. Pain control methods include drugs, hypnosis, and—for some—placebos. Perception brings meaning to sensation, so perception produces an interpretation of the world, not a perfect representation of it. Don't set aside a certain amount of time for studying. Instead, study for the Gestalt. CHAPTER PROBLEM Is there any way to tell whether the world we " see " in our minds is the same as the external world—and whether we see things as most others do?