Passive Receipt of Information

Definition

Passive receipt of information refers to the idea that perception is a simple process where individuals passively receive sensory input without any active involvement in selecting, inferring, or interpreting the information.

Related terms

Active Processing: Active processing involves the selection, inference, and interpretation of sensory information during perception.

Constructivist Approach: The constructivist approach suggests that individuals actively construct their understanding of reality based on their experiences and interactions with the world.

Top-Down Processing: Top-down processing is when an individual's prior knowledge and expectations shape their interpretation and understanding of incoming sensory information.