Barlow's Theory

Barlow’s Theory suggests that our perception of the world is shaped by a balance between the brain's expectations and actual sensory information. The brain creates internal models based on past experiences to predict incoming stimuli. When sensory input matches these predictions, perception is stable. If there's a mismatch, the brain updates its models or pays more attention to new information to make sense of the environment. This dynamic process helps us interpret complex surroundings efficiently, prioritizing familiar patterns while remaining adaptable to novel stimuli.