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Title: The fact that some perceptual processes appear to be innate doesn’t mean that al Post by: colleen on May 27, 2012 The fact that some perceptual processes appear to be innate doesn’t mean that all people perceive the world in the same way. Describe in detail four psychological factors that can influence what we perceive and how we perceive it.
Title: Re: The fact that some perceptual processes appear to be innate doesn’t mean that al Post by: ThePsychic on May 29, 2012 Needs—When we need something, have an interest in it, or want it, we are especially likely to perceive it.
Beliefs—What we hold to be true about the world can affect our interpretation of ambiguous sensory signals. Emotions—Emotions can also influence our interpretation of sensory information. Expectations—Previous experiences lead to expectations or perceptual sets that can cause us to interpret sensory information in particular ways. |