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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 Debates4 marks

In a study, participants were shown images that could be interpreted in multiple ways.

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Participants reported seeing different objects based on their previous experiences and expectations.

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Explain how Gregory's constructivist theory applies to this scenario.
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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

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Consider an image that can be perceived as either a duck or a rabbit depending on the viewer's interpretation.

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Define the term 'constructivist theory of perception'
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