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529 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 3 and 4 (JC47)

The Perception & Action Podcast

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Perception and Action: Navigating the Environment

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between direct and indirect perception, framed within the context of ecological psychology. It critiques traditional cognitive models that separate perception from action, arguing that perception is an active skill essential for interacting with the environment. The discussion highlights the complexities of causality and mutuality in perception, emphasizing the necessity for a robust understanding of how perception directly guides action.

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