Perceptual Processes

Definition

These are mental procedures that handle incoming stimuli, transforming them into information we can understand and use.

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.