perceptual set Flashcards

mental processes involved in visual perception

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what is perceptual set

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Perceptual set is the predispoition/readiness to perceive something in accordance to what we expect it to be.

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what are the implications of perceptual set

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Our expectation can either hinder or assist visual perception like if we correctly aticipate soemthing we can interpret information faster

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context

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is the setting or environment in which a perception is made that influences our expectation. the more relevant the information is the more we pay attention to it.

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motivation

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our perceptual set can be influenced by physiological factors like, thirst, hunger or psychological factors like interests, ambitions desires

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emotional state

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affects visual perception by how it sets us to perceive information in a way that aligns with the emotion we are experiencing.

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past experience

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refers to everything we’ve intentionally and unintentionally learnt through experience

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memory

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the process of storing and retrieving information when needed. long term memory is used to interpret and understand new visual information.

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social factors

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influences coming from the external social environment where we interact with others

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cultural factors

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the way of life a particular community or group that sets it apart from other communities or groups

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