A Further Study of Visual Perception [Paperback]

Originally published in 1952, this book was built upon a reconsideration of the findings presented in Vernon's 1937 title, Visual Perception.Originally published in 1952, this book was built upon a reconsideration of the findings presented in Vernon's 1937 title, Visual Perception. The text puts forward the 'belief and contention that the individual constructs his perceived world as far as possible in accordance with the maintenance of the maximum of stability, endurance, and consistency'.Originally published in 1952, this book was built upon a reconsideration of the findings presented in Vernon's 1937 title, Visual Perception. The text puts forward the 'belief and contention that the individual constructs his perceived world as far as possible in accordance with the maintenance of the maximum of stability, endurance, and consistency'.Originally published in 1952, this book was built upon a reconsideration of the findings presented in Vernon's 1937 title, Visual Perception. The text puts forward the 'belief and contention that the individual constructs his perceived world as far as possible in accordance with the maintenance of the maximum of stability, endurance, and consistency'. An appendix section and indices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on the nature of visual perception.List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. The nature of perception; 3. The perceptual process; 4. The determination of form; 5. Spatial perception; 6. The constancies; 7. The functions of the framework in psycho-physical experiments; 8. The perception of movement; 9. Michotte's studies of some intrinsic phenomena of experience; 10. The influence of internal and individual factors upon perception; 11. Conclusion; Appendix A; Appendix B; References; Index of authors; Index of subjects.