PERCEPTIONS

Perception refers to the way the world looks,

sounds,feels,taste or smells.
Whatever is experienced by a person

Attention
The term given to the perceptual processes

that select certain inputs for inclusion

/addition in our conscious experience or
awareness at any given time.
Characteristics of Attention
Focus
Margins

Illusion
Illusion is not a trick or a misperception.

It is a perception
We call it illusion because it does not agree

with our other perceptions.

Perceptual Processes: Form

Perception
Contours in visual form Perception

Organization in Form
Perception

1.Law of Proximity

Organization in Form
Perception

2.Law of Similarity

Organization in Form
Perception

3.Law of Good Figure

Organization in Form
Perception

4.Law of Continuation

Organization in Form
Perception

5.Law of Closure

ACTIVITY

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception
Monocular cues for depth Perception
1.Linear Perspective

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

2.Clearness

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

3.Interposition

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

4.Shadows

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

5.Gradients of Texture

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

6.Movement

Perceptual Processes: Visual Depth

Perception

Binocular cues for depth Perception

Retinal disparity

Perceptual Processes: Constancy

Size constancy
Brightness constancy

Perceptual Processes: Movement

Perception
Real Motion
Apparent Motion

Perceptual Processes: Plasticity

Visual deprivation
Nature Vs Nurture

Perceptual Processes: Individual

Differences
Perceptual Learning
Set
Motives and Needs
Perceptual cognitive styles