Affordances Q1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an affordance?
A
an object that provides functional opportunities
2
Q
how are affordances perceived?
A
perceived directly, with no cognitive processing
3
Q
give an example of an affordance
A
a flat, solid road affords walking
4
Q
Gibson’s theory
A
perception is direct
5
Q
what does Gibson mean by ‘perception is direct’
A
people don’t have to interpret sensory data to understand their environment, perception happens immediately and holistically.
6
Q
relate Gibson’s theory to affordances
A
Affordances are perceived directly through interaction, rather than a mental construction of cues
