direct perception

the theory that the information required for perception is external to the observer; that is, one can directly perceive an object based on the properties of the distal stimulus alone, unaided by inference, memories, the construction of representations, or the influence of other cognitive processes. See ecological perception. Compare constructivism. [proposed by James J. Gibson]

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October 18th 2024

nadle

n. see two-spirit.