The principle of perceptual constancy suggests that perception is relatively stable and consistent, despite changes in sensory input and viewing conditions.

The opponent-process theory suggests that visual cells are sensitive to opposing colors (e.g. red-green, yellow-blue), which combine to form the full range of colors we perceive.

Bottom-up processing is a sensory-driven process that focuses on detecting and analyzing incoming stimuli, while top-down processing is a cognitive-driven process that relies on prior knowledge and context to influence perception.

Depth cues provide information about the distance and spatial relationships between objects, allowing individuals to perceive the 3D structure of the world.

Absolute threshold refers to the minimum intensity of a stimulus that can be detected by an individual, while difference threshold refers to the minimum difference in intensity required to perceive a difference between two stimuli.

The size-weight illusion refers to the phenomenon where individuals perceive small objects to be heavier than comparably sized larger objects, potentially due to differences in density or expectations.

Culture can influence perception by shaping perceptual expectations, preferences, and biases related to sensory experiences.

The trichromatic theory of color vision suggests that there are three types of color receptors in the retina that are sensitive to red, green, and blue light, which combine to form the full range of colors we perceive.

The Fourier analysis is a mathematical technique that decomposes complex waveforms into their component frequencies, which can help understand how sensory input is processed and perceived in the brain.

Context effects occur when perception is influenced by the surrounding context in which a stimuli is presented, potentially leading to biases or errors in perception.

The law of proximity suggests that objects that are closer together are perceived as belonging to a group, potentially influencing how we perceive and interpret visual stimuli.

Perceptual set refers to the pre-existing biases and expectations that influence how individuals perceive and interpret sensory input, potentially leading to errors or biases in perception.

Monocular cues provide information about depth and distance using only one eye, while binocular cues rely on the difference in visual input between the two eyes to create a sense of depth and distance.

Sensory transduction is the process by which sensory input is converted into neural signals that can be transmitted to the brain, ultimately leading to the perception of the stimulus.

Conscious perception refers to the subjective perception of a stimulus that occurs when an individual is aware of and attending to the sensory input, while unconscious perception occurs when sensory input is processed without conscious awareness or attention.

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, provides sensory input about motion, balance, and spatial orientation, which can influence perception and motor behavior.

Parallel pathways in visual processing involve multiple pathways in the brain that process different aspects of visual information, such as motion, color, and form, which are integrated to form a unified perception.

Adaptation level refers to the individual's baseline level of sensory input, which can influence how stimuli are perceived and processed relative to that baseline level.

Yes, self-disclosure is important in establishing trust, understanding and promoting healthy communication in interpersonal relationships. People who disclose more tend to be perceived more positively.

Yes, empathy enhances interpersonal communication by allowing for greater understanding and better responses to others' emotions.