The process of merging individual bits of sensory information into coherent representations that are then used in our every day cognitive functions and interactions with the world is perceptual binding. Which is the reason why is Amanda able to identify tree though individual characteristics of being brown, having a rough texture, and being solid.
The brain's interpretation of raw sensory inputs is known as Perception.
Here, when Amanda notices a tree which is brown, has a rough texture, and is solid. Although individually these characteristics do not define a tree, when combined, they do. So, perceptual binding process allows her to identify the object as a tree.
Perceptual binding is the process of merging individual bits of sensory information into logical representations.
