AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -visual illusion is a consistent misinterpretation (distortion or mistake) of real sensory information. It is an experience in which there is a mismatch between our perception and what we understand as physical reality.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process by which information about the world-as received by the senses is falsely analysed and is not meaningful. Can include hallucinations, imagery, and illusions. view glossary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Discusses four types of perceptual distortions: stereotyping, halo effects, selective perception, and projection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of perceptual distortions are things such as seeing another person’s face morph right before your eyes, but then as you look closer, you realize the face is actually still the same. Another example would be feeling as though someone is calling your name, but when you turn around, no one is there.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are five major forms that generate actual problems and eventually increase perceptual complications. These are the Halo Effect, Perceptual Defense, Projection, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Stereotyping (Mullins, 2007).