apperception
/ˌæpərˈsɛpsən, əpərˈsɛpʃən/Definitions
1. noun
the process of perceiving or recognizing something, especially a memory or a mental image
“Her vivid apperception of the event helped her recall the details years later.”
2. noun
the ability to recognize or understand something, especially a mental image or a memory
“The patient’s apperception of the stimuli was impaired due to her brain injury.”