Human Visual Perception

Definition

Human visual perception refers to how our brains interpret and make sense of the visual information received from our eyes. It involves processes such as detecting, recognizing, and interpreting visual stimuli to create a meaningful representation of the world around us.

Related terms

Depth Perception: The ability to perceive objects in three dimensions and judge their distance.

Visual Illusions: Misinterpretations or distortions of visual stimuli that occur due to how our brain processes information.

Perceptual Constancy: The tendency for objects to be perceived consistently despite changes in sensory input (e.g., perceiving an object's color as constant even under different lighting conditions).