Perception

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Sensation
The physical process of collecting data through the senses
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Perception
The cognitive process of interpreting data once it has been sensed
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Illusion
The effect of misinterpreting data
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Geometric illusion + example
Where it seems that one line or another is somehow distorted and it causes are minds to misinterpret. E.g Ponzo illusion
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Ambiguous figure + example
A picture/drawing that can be seen in more than one way. E.g Necker cube.
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Fictions
Where we see something that is not actually there. E.g Kaniza triangle.
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Shape constancy
The ability to perceive the shape of an object as constant even if it appears to change through movement
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Colour constancy
The ability to perceive the colour of an object as constant despite changes with different lighting.
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Depth perception
The ability of our eyes and brain to add a third dimension to everything we see.
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Depth cues
Visual information that trigger distance.
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Relative size
When our brain interprets that out of two objects the closer one is bigger.
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Superimposition
If one object blocks or lies across another it seems closer.
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Texture gradient
Further away detail tends to blend into one and gives a smoother texture.
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Linear perspective
Markings converse at a distant point.
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Height in plane
In a picture with horizon, objects below seem closer than above.
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The cognitive process of interpreting data once it has been sensed

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Perception

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The effect of misinterpreting data

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Card 4

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Where it seems that one line or another is somehow distorted and it causes are minds to misinterpret. E.g Ponzo illusion

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Card 5

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A picture/drawing that can be seen in more than one way. E.g Necker cube.

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