constructivist theory of perception

The constructivist theory of perception suggests that our understanding of the world is shaped actively by our brain interpreting sensory information based on prior knowledge, experiences, and mental models. Instead of passively receiving raw data, our perception involves constructing a mental representation of what we see, hear, or feel. This means that perception is an active process where we organize and interpret incoming signals to make sense of our environment, influenced by our expectations and past learning experiences.