Sensation And - Perception

Filling in gaps to create a complete, whole object. 4. Influencing Factors Perception is subjective and can be influenced by:

The environment or surrounding stimuli can change how we perceive an object (e.g., a tall person looks average next to a professional basketball player). 5. Conclusion Sensation and Perception

Starting with the individual pieces of sensory info and building up to a final image (data-driven). Filling in gaps to create a complete, whole object

Diminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation (e.g., stopping noticing the smell of a room after being in it for ten minutes). Sensation and Perception