Glossary V
Glossary V
Vision refers to the process by which light stimuli are transformed into neural signals that produce the experience of sight. This process involves both the physiological mechanisms of the eyes and the interpretative functions of the brain. Vision is not just about seeing; it's about interpreting and understanding the visual world. In psychology, the study of vision encompasses not only how visual information is processed but also how it influences human behavior, cognition, and perception.
Deutsch: Visuelle Hilfe / Español: Ayuda visual / Português: Auxílio visual / Français: Aide visuelle / Italian: Ausilio visivo
Visual aid in psychology refers to any graphical, pictorial, or visual representation used to enhance understanding, retention, and Communication of information. These aids support cognitive processes by making complex information more accessible and easier to comprehend.
Deutsch: Visueller Kortex / Español: Corteza Visual / Português: Córtex Visual / Français: Cortex Visuel / Italiano: Corteccia Visiva
Visual cortex in the psychology context refers to the part of the brain responsible for processing visual information. Located in the occipital lobe at the back of the brain, the visual cortex is crucial for interpreting the signals received from the eyes, allowing us to perceive and understand visual stimuli.
Visual discrimination refers to the ability to detect similarities and/or differences in materials which are presented visually, e.g., ability to discriminate h from n, o from c, b from d, etc.