Auditory perception is the study of how humans and animals interpret and process sounds in their environment. This research area focuses on understanding how the auditory system works, including how sound waves are converted into neural signals that are interpreted by the brain. Auditory perception also explores how individuals perceive and recognize different sounds, including speech, music, and environmental noises. Researchers in this field may study topics such as sound localization, speech recognition, and the effects of hearing loss on auditory perception. Overall, auditory perception research contributes to our understanding of how the brain processes and interprets auditory information, and can have implications for fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and communication sciences.