Perception 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPerceptionGCSEOCR Created by: BHatcher232Created on: 01-04-16 11:39 Sensation The physical process of collecting data through the senses 1 of 15 Perception The cognitive process of interpreting data once it has been sensed 2 of 15 Illusion The effect of misinterpreting data 3 of 15 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 4 of 15 Ambiguous figure + example A picture/drawing that can be seen in more than one way. E.g Necker cube. 5 of 15 Fictions Where we see something that is not actually there. E.g Kaniza triangle. 6 of 15 Shape constancy The ability to perceive the shape of an object as constant even if it appears to change through movement 7 of 15 Colour constancy The ability to perceive the colour of an object as constant despite changes with different lighting. 8 of 15 Depth perception The ability of our eyes and brain to add a third dimension to everything we see. 9 of 15 Depth cues Visual information that trigger distance. 10 of 15 Relative size When our brain interprets that out of two objects the closer one is bigger. 11 of 15 Superimposition If one object blocks or lies across another it seems closer. 12 of 15 Texture gradient Further away detail tends to blend into one and gives a smoother texture. 13 of 15 Linear perspective Markings converse at a distant point. 14 of 15 Height in plane In a picture with horizon, objects below seem closer than above. 15 of 15
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