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constructive theory of perception

any theory proposing that perceivers unconsciously combine information from a stimulus (such as a retinal image) with other information (such as apparent or expected distance and previous experience) to construct a perception.

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anal masturbation

anal masturbation

a form of anal eroticism in which sexual excitement is achieved through manual or mechanical self-stimulation of the anus.