Intermodal Perception Flashcards

Study Notes

Intermodal Perception

Involves combining sensory information from different modalities.
Allows learning from one sense to be applied to another.

Piaget's Perspective

Proposed that intermodal perception does not emerge until the end of the first year of life.

Gibson's View

Argued that basic intermodal skills are present at birth.

Perceptual Constancies

Refers to the cognitive rules that help ignore certain perceptual data.
Comprised of three primary rules.

Rules of Perceptual Constancies

Size Constancy: Perception of an object's size remains constant regardless of distance; visual reduction does not imply actual size decrease.
Shape Constancy: The perceived shape of an object stays the same despite changing angles of view.
Color Constancy: An object's color is perceived consistently even under varying lighting conditions.

Object of Concept

Refers to the understanding of the nature and characteristics of concepts.

Components of Object of Concept

Object Constancy: Recognizing an object as consistent despite variations in perception.
Object Perception: The ability to identify and interpret objects.
Object Permanence: Understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible.

Development of Object Permanence

0-2 months: Minimal or no object permanence is exhibited.
2-6 months: Infants anticipate the presence of a briefly covered toy but do not search for dropped items.
6-8 months: Infants will search for dropped toys and can locate partially covered objects.
8-12 months: Children actively reach for and search for completely covered objects.

Importance of Object Permanence

Essential for language development and forming attachments with caregivers.

Description

Explore intermodal perception through these informative flashcards. Learn about the integration of sensory information, Piaget's perspective, and Gibson's beliefs regarding perception development. Ideal for students and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of sensory processing.