Visual perception processes

Visual perception processes

1. Perception limited by immaturity of system

2. Fixations used in research into visual capacity

   • Static retinal images

3. Scanning

   • Patterns change, v. Young don't inspect many parts of image,
     • Fixations around edges Rather than detail

4. Acuity

   • Sharpness, clarity
     • Preference for pattern over solid colour, faces

5. Stereopsis

   • Fusion of retinal image from both eyes 3-6 mth
     • Depth perception

6. Perception

   • Experience of seeing/hearing
     • Mental construction of outside world
       • Infant perception different to adult