D PSY 345 Visual Perception Discussion 3 
Visual Perception
Discussion
PSY/345
TL Cruz
What is the role of attention in visual perception? Same Picture
Picture A is how the eyes see the picture.
Picture B is how the eyes see the picture if you turn it upside down.
What is the role of the temporal lobe when it comes to visual perception?
Is this a Vase or is it two faces? https://ccrma.stanford.edu/realsimple/mus_illus/i mg1.png The ability to recognize objects How does spatial organization affect visual perception? http://briseidaenglish2.pbworks.com/f/12451272
14/SO1.gif
What are some attention disorders?
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ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder
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OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
http://familylearningsolutions.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/02/attention.png
What effect does ADD/ADHD have on perception? http://www.lanc.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2012/10/ADD.png
How can we improve our attention and perception?
https://joshsherin.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/exer cise-your-brain.jpg INATTENTIONAL BLINDNESS
Inattentional blindness, also known as perceptual blindness is a lack of attention. It is not a visual disorder, but rather the inability to see what another may clearly see, or unable to see due to other distractions.
What Causes Inattentional Blindness?
Working Memory/Mental workload
Expectation
Capacity
Conspicuity
Why is Inattentional Blindness a benefit? Everyone inattentionally blind in most everything every single minute of the day.
Inattentional blindness is actually a good thing. The ability to block out unnecessary stimuli in order to focus is beneficial in many way.
Focus in activities such as: sports that give the athlete the ability to block out a crowd, performers, surgeons,...
When is Inattentional blindness a
Problem?
● When it puts yourself or others in danger.
● When you are unable to carry out everyday tasks due to stimuli that promotes better results.
Reference
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Galotti, K. M. (2014). Cognitive psychology in and
Discussion
PSY/345
TL Cruz
What is the role of attention in visual perception? Same Picture
Picture A is how the eyes see the picture.
Picture B is how the eyes see the picture if you turn it upside down.
What is the role of the temporal lobe when it comes to visual perception?
Is this a Vase or is it two faces? https://ccrma.stanford.edu/realsimple/mus_illus/i mg1.png The ability to recognize objects How does spatial organization affect visual perception? http://briseidaenglish2.pbworks.com/f/12451272
14/SO1.gif
What are some attention disorders?
•
•
ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder
•
OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
http://familylearningsolutions.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/02/attention.png
What effect does ADD/ADHD have on perception? http://www.lanc.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2012/10/ADD.png
How can we improve our attention and perception?
https://joshsherin.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/exer cise-your-brain.jpg INATTENTIONAL BLINDNESS
Inattentional blindness, also known as perceptual blindness is a lack of attention. It is not a visual disorder, but rather the inability to see what another may clearly see, or unable to see due to other distractions.
What Causes Inattentional Blindness?
Working Memory/Mental workload
Expectation
Capacity
Conspicuity
Why is Inattentional Blindness a benefit? Everyone inattentionally blind in most everything every single minute of the day.
Inattentional blindness is actually a good thing. The ability to block out unnecessary stimuli in order to focus is beneficial in many way.
Focus in activities such as: sports that give the athlete the ability to block out a crowd, performers, surgeons,...
When is Inattentional blindness a
Problem?
● When it puts yourself or others in danger.
● When you are unable to carry out everyday tasks due to stimuli that promotes better results.
Reference
•
Galotti, K. M. (2014). Cognitive psychology in and