gregory's constructivist theory of perception

• what does gregorys theory state


  we use past experiences to make sense of the world
• who contrasts gregorys theory


  gibsons direct theory of perception
• what are gregorys 4 points


  1. perception is a construction
  2. inference
  3. visual cues
  4. past experience-the role of nurture
• gregory-perception as a construction


  brain uses incoming info and info we already know to form a hypothesis
• gregory-inference


  brain fills in the gaps to create a conclusion about whats being seen
• gregory-visual cues/ visual illusions


  visual illusions occur because of incorrect conclusions from visual cues
• gregory-past experience, the role of nurture


  perception is learned from experience. the more we interact, the more sophisticated our perception
• 3 evaluation points for gregory


  -visual illusions

  +support from research in different cultures

  -contradicting theory (gibson)
• gregory evaluation-visual illusions (-)


  P-visual illusions

  E-research used 2D visual illusions which are atificial

  C-doesn't apply to real world
• gregory evaluation-support from research in different cultures (+)


  P-support from research in different cultures

  E-people interpret visual cues differently (hudson's study)

  C-shows experience effects perception
• gregory evaluation-contradicting theory (gibson)


  P-contradicting theory (gibson)

  E-gibson's theory goes against his, and says perception is nature

  C-both can't be right