visual perception
[ˈvɪʒuəl pərˈsɛpʃən]
noun
percepção visual
1. The process by which the eyes and brain work together to interpret and understand visual information from the environment
Visual perception allows us to recognize faces and navigate through space.
A percepção visual nos permite reconhecer rostos e navegar pelo espaço.
2. The ability to see and interpret images, colors, shapes, and spatial relationships
Good visual perception is essential for reading and writing.
A boa percepção visual é essencial para leitura e escrita.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, the cognitive process of organizing and interpreting sensory data received through vision
Visual perception involves both bottom-up and top-down processing in the brain.
A percepção visual envolve processamento ascendente e descendente no cérebro.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'visual perception' is primarily a technical and scientific term used in psychology, neuroscience, ophthalmology, and education. It has gained prominence in discussions about learning disabilities, particularly dyslexia and visual processing disorders. The term is used formally in academic settings and medical diagnoses across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
out of sight, out of mind
see eye to eye
visual clarity
first impressions are formed through visual perception
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