The Perception Process Term Paper by Nicky

A look at the process of perception and the obstacles to creative and critical thinking.
# 150620 | 862 words | 3 sources | APA | 2012 | US
Published on Mar 27, 2012 in Psychology (Memory)


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Description:

The paper explains the process of perception and also addresses the perceptual blocks to creative and critical thinking that include habit, rules and traditions, and culture. The paper includes a brief look at the role of memory.

From the Paper:

"Cultural blocks is an important perceptual block that can often lead to prejudice or ostracization from a group. A cultural block requires conformity to the accepted ways of thinking and acting within a cultural group. Daring to differ from these established traditions often result in a sense of discomfort for the individual. Cultural blocks often lead to prejudice against those that do not look, act, or think according to the established status quo, and can lead to actions such as mild or extreme prejudice against certain groups of people.
"Emotions can also act as a block to accurate or creative perception practices. According to Davis, anger, fear, anxiety, hatred, and in some cases love can have a detrimental effect upon creative and critical thinking. These emotions lead to irrational thinking and action, which blocks creativity and prohibits critical thinking.
"Memory plays a role in all of the above thinking practices and perceptual blocks. According to Patricia M. Jones (2009), it scientists do not yet fully understand the functions of memory. However, its manifestation in the above-mentioned blocks is clear. Experiences are remembered and observed phenomena are classified accordingly."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Davis, Garry A. Blocks and Barriers: Are they Squelching Your Creativity. R&D Innovator Vol 1, No 5. http://www.winstonbrill.com/bril001/html/article_index/articles/1-50/article17_body.html
  • Jones, Patricia M. Human Memory. NASA. 2009. http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/cognition/tutorials/ModelOf/Knowmore1.html
  • Socyberty. The States of the Human Perceptual Process. 2009. http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/cognition/tutorials/ModelOf/Knowmore1.html

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