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Perception and its neuronal mechanisms.

R Held

    Cognition
    |November 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Perception is an active, reflective process, not passive reception. This cognitive function integrates self-awareness and context with sensory input, linked to specific neural mechanisms in infant visual development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cognitive Science
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Traditional views posit sensorineural activity transforms into perception within the brain.
    • Modern neuroscience emphasizes the nervous system's role in information transmission and processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To resolve the conflict between classic and modern views of perception.
    • To propose perception as a reflective cognitive activity rather than passive reception.
    • To explore the neuronal underpinnings of perception in human infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of perception as reflective activity.
    • Identification of characteristics of the perceptual process.
    • Linking perceptual characteristics to specific neuronal mechanisms and computations.

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  • Case studies from infant visual development.

    • Main Results:

    • Perception involves integrating stimulus input with information about the self and context.
    • Specific neuronal mechanisms can be identified that process perceptual information.
    • This framework applies to understanding aspects of visual development in infants.

    Conclusions:

    • Perception is an active, cognitive process requiring integration of diverse information.
    • Neuronal mechanisms are crucial for processing perceptual information and enabling reflective activity.
    • Understanding infant visual development provides insights into the neural basis of perception.