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Paper 1 structured question: Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception, including:

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Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception, including:

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

Understanding perception is crucial in psychology.

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Gregory’s theory emphasizes the role of top-down processing, schemas, and perceptual hypotheses in shaping our perceptions.

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Define Define top-down processing in the context of perception.
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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates3 marks

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Key components include schemas, inferences, and perceptual hypotheses that influence how we perceive the world.

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Explain Explain the role of schemas in perception.
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