An idiom referring to the ability to be cognizant of stimuli received from the entire environment.

Comments:

Peripheral Assessment is basically the ability to be aware of stimuli from the environment without focusing on any specific element.

Peripheral Assessment is important because it helps one achieve more complete Environmental Awareness.

Peripheral Assessment can be thought of as assisting in Expanded Awareness.

Peripheral Assessment can be thought of as the precursor to Peripheral Awareness.

Peripheral Assessment is directly related to the concepts of Black Dot Focus / White Dot Focus in that they both refer to ideas about focus in the environment.

Peripheral Assessment is one of the key factors in determining Combat Effectiveness.

Peripheral Assessment is greatly influenced by one's State of Mind.

Synonym(s):

Environmental Awareness, Read

Related Definition(s):

Align, Attention, Attitude, Concentration, Environment, Focus, Harmony, Meditation, Zen

Related Term(s):

Black Dot Focus, Combat Effectiveness, Complete Harmony, Complete Mental Harmony, Conscious Mind, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Conditions, Expanded Awareness, Harmony with the Mind, Mental Distraction, Mental Harmony, Mind Overload, Peripheral Awareness, Point of Activity, Psychic Awareness, Psychic Combat Awareness, Psychic Reassurance, State of Mind, Super Conscious Mind, Super-learning, Total Harmony, Total Mental Harmony, White Dot Focus