One of the basic steps involved in perception includes organizing data into a usable form

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Normally this type of direct answer comes from a text book. Where it is specifically written. So have you looked at your text book first?

Also define "basic" I will assume your text book does that also. The issue is, that even if it is a step, maybe it a later step, or a non basic step.

What class is this for, an example if this is a philosophy class, the key word may be perception, since what is perception, to know if it is real or not.

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