Compare and contrast the theory of constructive perception with the theory of direct perception
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In constructive perception, the perceiver builds (constructs) a cognitive understanding (perception) of a stimulus. The concepts of the perceiver and his or her cognitive processes influence what he or she sees. The perceiver uses sensory information as the foundation for the structure but also uses other sources of information to build the perception. This viewpoint also is known as intelligent perception because it states that higher-order thinking plays an important role in perception. It also emphasizes the role of learning in perception.
According to Gibson's theory of direct perception, the information in our sensory receptors, including the sensory context, is all we need to perceive anything. As the environment supplies us with all the information we need for perception, this view is sometimes also called ecological perception. In other words, we do not need higher cognitive processes or anything else to mediate between our sensory experiences and our perceptions. Existing beliefs or higher-level inferential thought processes are not necessary for perception.
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a. Teachers with low expectations emphasize drill and practice. b. Teachers with low expectations give less eye contact and less positive responses to low achievers. c. Teachers with low expectations give less feedback to low achievers. d. All of the above
Sensory impairments ______.
a. include vision and hearing impairments b. are a high-incidence disability c. include communication disorders d. do not include congenital disorders
A team of practitioners wishes to assess Camila, a bilingual student, whose family is originally from Mexico. Camila speaks English in the home but Spanish with extended family. Which statement is true regarding how the team should assess this student?
A. The team should conduct the assessment in both English and Spanish since she speaks both languages. B. The team should conduct the assessment in English only since that is what she speaks in the home. C. The team should conduct the assessment in Spanish only since that is what she speaks with her extended family. D. The team may choose to conduct the assessment in English or Spanish, but they are not required do both.