Why Perception Must Be Constructed
Why Perception Must Be Constructed
Gregory argued that the image reaching the retina is flat, incomplete, blurred and sometimes partly hidden. Much of what you experience as a clear object is therefore not physically present in the raw sensory input.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 8.1.3 Constructivist Theory of Perception (Gregory, 1970). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.