A Self-Study Guide to General
Psychology
(General Psychology /
Introduction To Psychology)
V. Perception
A. Define Perception.
B. Know the role of Attention in Perception.
C.
Know the Relationship of Sensation and Perception
as well as the concept of Threshold.
D. Know the
Factors that influence Perception.
1. Describe the External Cues affecting Perception.
(Organization in Perception)
1.1. Similarity
1.2. Proximity
1.3. Symmetry
1.4. Continuity
1.5. Closure
1.6. Movement
1.7. Intensity
1.8. Figure-Ground Relationship
1.9. Illusions
2. Describe the Internal Cues affecting Perception.
2.1. Motivation
2.2. Frame of Reference
2.3. Interests
2.4. Attitudes
3. Describe Perceptual Constancies.
3.1. Size Constancy
3.2. Shape Constancy
3.3. Brightness Constancy
3.4. Color Constancy
E. Know the Types of
Perception.
1. Object Perception
2. Depth Perception
3. Movement Perception
4. Time Perception
5. Extra-Sensory Perception
5.1. Telepathy
5.2. Clairvoyance
5.3. Psychokinesis
F. Know Gestalt Psychology in relation to Perception.
