Gibson’s ecological theory

Definition

Gibson’s ecological theory, proposed by James J. Gibson, suggests that perception occurs through direct interaction between an individual and their environment, emphasizing the importance of context and information available in the environment for perception.

Related terms

Affordances: The opportunities or possibilities for action that are provided by objects or environments.

Perceptual constancy: The ability to perceive objects as relatively stable and unchanging despite changes in sensory input.

Bottom-up processing: A type of perceptual processing where perception begins with sensory inputs and works up towards more complex interpretations.