The myth of pure perception. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clore, Gerald L.; Proffitt, Dennis R.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 39(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X15002551
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: Firestone & Scholl (F&S) assume that pure perception is unaffected by cognition. This assumption is untenable for definitional, anatomical, and empirical reasons. They discount research showing nonoptical influences on visual perception, pointing out possible methodological "pitfalls." Results generated in multiple labs are immune to these "pitfalls, " suggesting that perceptions of physical layout do indeed reflect bioenergetic resources.