Perception Flashcards
(6 cards)
What is the processing of incoming sensory input as it travels up from sensory structures to the brain known as?
Bottom-up processing
When the brain uses knowledge, beliefs, and expectations to interpret sensory information, what is this?
Top-down processing
What is the figure and ground principle?
The brain organises the sensory input into:
- Figure (the centre of attention).
- Ground (the less distinct background).
What is the vision for perception system?
(Goodale & Milner’s 1992 Perception-Action Model)
It processes shape, size, objects, orientation, and text information.
- Object recognition.
What is the vision for action system?
(Goodale & Milner’s 1992 Perception-Action Model)
Processes location, distance, position, and motion.
- Visually guided action.
Who came up with the perception-action model?
Goodale & Milner (1992)
