Action-specific approach

The action-specific approach is a way to understand how people's perceptions and expectations influence their actions. It suggests that individuals interpret their environment based on what they intend to do, focusing their attention on information relevant to their current goals. For example, someone planning to climb a hill will notice different features of the terrain than someone who intends to walk around it. This perspective highlights that perception is not just passive but actively shaped by our intentions and planned actions, making our environment seem different depending on our upcoming activity.