Visual Perception Alterations

Definition

Visual perception alterations refer to changes or distortions in the way individuals perceive and interpret visual information. This can include phenomena such as illusions, hallucinations, or changes in depth perception.

Related terms

Illusions: Illusions are false or misleading perceptions of reality that can occur in various sensory modalities, including vision. For example, an optical illusion might make two lines appear different lengths when they're actually the same.

Hallucinations:

Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur without any external stimulus. In the context of visual perception alterations, this refers to seeing things that aren't actually there, such as imaginary objects or people.

Depth Perception:

Depth perception is our ability to perceive objects in three dimensions and judge their distance from us accurately. It allows us to understand how far away something is and helps with tasks like catching a ball or navigating through space.