Influences on Perception Bottom Up vs. Top Down Processing Bottom up processing starts with sensory information from our surroundings, whereas top down processing is guided by what we already know and expect. Together, they shape how we perceive the world. Key aspects of each type: Bottom up processing: Starts with sensory input from the environment. Focuses on details and individual elements. Processes raw sensory data directly. Top down processing: Uses prior knowledge and expectations....
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Influences on Perception Bottom Up vs. Top Down Processing Bottom up processing starts with sensory information from our surroundings, whereas top down processing is guided by what we already know and expect. Together, they shape how we perceive the world. Key aspects of each type: Bottom up processing: Starts with sensory input from the environment. Focuses on details and individual elements. Processes raw sensory data directly. Top down processing: Uses prior knowledge and expectations. Relies on context and memory. Helps interpret unclear or ambiguous information. Schemas and Perceptual Sets Schemas are mental frameworks that help us organize and interpret information based on experience. They grow more complex as we learn and develop. Perceptual sets are predispositions that shape how we interpret sensory input. They can: Make us see what we expect to see Cause selective attention to certain stimuli Lead to misinterpretations of unclear stimuli Be influenced by emotions and motivations External Influences in Perception Our surroundings and experiences heavily impact perception. Context can change how we interpret the same stimulus in different settings. Cultural Influences: Social norms and values Cultural expectations Communication styles Interpretation of symbols and gestures Personal Experiences: Create expectations Form biases Develop emotional associations Build knowledge frameworks Gestalt Principles of Perception Gestalt approach: We perceive whole patterns, no
Influences on Perception Bottom Up vs. Top Down Processing Bottom up processing starts with sensory information from our surroundings, whereas top down processing is guided by what we already know and expect. Together, they shape how we perceive the world. Key aspects of each type: Bottom up processing: Starts with sensory input from the environment. Focuses on details and individual elements. Processes raw sensory data directly. Top down processing: Uses prior knowledge and expectations....