Constructing Experience by Jason Clarke
This Element examines the influence of expectation and attention on conscious perception. It explores the debate on whether attention is necessary for conscious perception by presenting empirical evidence from studies on inattentional blindness, change blindness, and the attentional blink. While the evidence strongly suggests that attention is necessary for conscious perception, other research has shown that expectation can shape perception, sometimes leading to illusory experiences where predicted stimuli are perceived despite their absence. This phenomenon, termed 'expectation awareness', suggests that attention may not be necessary for all conscious experiences. These findings are explored within the predictive processing framework, where the brain is characterized as a prediction engine, continuously updating its internal models to minimize prediction errors. Integrating findings from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, this Element provides a predictive processing model of how attention and expectation construct perceptual reality. It also discusses clinical and theoretical implications and suggests future research.-
Rich Experience and Sparse Awareness
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Attentional Selection
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Crossmodal Attention Applied
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The Breadth of Visual Attention
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Attending to Moving Objects
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Representing Variability
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Action Understanding
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Multisensory Interactions in the Real World
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Hypothesis Testing Reconsidered
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Visual-vestibular Integration in Challenging Environments
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Visual Control of Locomotion
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Competition and Control during Working Memory
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Elements of Scene Perception
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Empathy
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The Pervasiveness of Ensemble Perception
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Melanopsin Vision
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Ecological Psychology
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The Expertise of Perception
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Chemical Senses in Feeding, Belonging, and Surviving
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Perception and Action in a Social Context
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Human Color Vision and Tetrachromacy
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Physiological Influences of Music in Perception and Action
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| ISBN 13 | 9781009588560 |
| ISBN 10 | 1009588567 |
| Title | Constructing Experience |
| Author | Jason Clarke |
| Series | Elements In Perception |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2025-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 90 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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