Theory of Affordances

The Theory of Affordances, introduced by psychologist James Gibson, suggests that the environment offers specific opportunities for action—called "affordances"—that are directly perceivable. For example, a chair "affords" sitting, a button "affords" pressing. These possibilities depend on both the object's properties and the individual's ability to perceive and use them. This concept highlights that perception is active and intertwined with potential actions, helping us interact smoothly with our surroundings without needing conscious analysis of every detail.