Perceptual Processes
Definition
These are mental procedures that handle incoming stimuli, transforming them into information we can understand and use.
Analogy
Consider perceptual processes as translators at an international conference. They take foreign languages (incoming stimuli) and translate them into language delegates understand (information), enabling communication and understanding among all participants.
Related terms
Perceptual Set: A predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way based on expectations and assumptions.
Perceptual Constancy: The ability to recognize that an object or organism remains the same, even when various changes occur (like changes in lighting, angle of view etc.)
Depth Perception: The ability to perceive our surroundings in three dimensions and judge distances.
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