Perception of Space and Motion

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Perception of Space and Motion

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Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1. The Metatheoretical Context

I. Introduction

II. The Inverse Projection Problem

III. Cues or Information

IV. Perceptual Constancy

V. Lessons from Illusions

VI. Alternative Investigative Prototypes

VII. Conclusion

References

Chapter 2. The Perception of Spatial Layout from Static Optical Information

I. Introduction

II. The Perception of Absolute Distance

III. The Perception of Relative Distance

IV. Surface Perception—Slant and Curvature

V. The Perception of Size and Shape

VI. Conclusion

References

Chapter 3. Perceiving Layout and Knowing Distances: The Integration, Relative Potency, and Contextual Use of Different Information about Depth*

I. On the Accuracy of Perceived Space

II. Information Integration: Rules, Weights, and the Feasibility of Complete Experimentation

III. Nine Sources of Information about Layout: Measurement, Assumptions, and Relative Efficacy

IV. A Situation-Sensitive Dominance Hierarchy

V. Three Applications for the System of Personal, Action, and Vista Spaces

VI. Conclusion

References

Chapter 4. Perceiving Pictorial Space

I. Introduction

II. Scaling Pictorial Space

III. Variables That Affect Perception of Pictorial Space

IV. The Problem of the Station Point

V. The Special Status of Pictures

VI. Conclusion

References

Chapter 5. Visible Information about Structure from Motion

I. Introduction: Changing Images and Visible Information

II. The Nature of Information

III. Image Information and the Spatial Structure of Images

IV. From Images to Perceptions of Moving Objects

V. Conclusion

References

Chapter 6. The Visual Perception of Three-Dimensional Structure from Motion

I. Optical Projection

II. Methodological Issues

III. General Factors That Can Affect Perceived Three-Dimensional Structure from Motion

IV. Theoretical Analyses

V. Empirical Tests of the Computational Models

VI. Problems for Future Research

References

Chapter 7. Perceiving Events

I. Principles of Perceptual Grouping: Absolute, Relative, and Common Motions

II. Perceiving Biomechanical Motions

III. Perceiving Approaching Objects

IV. Perceiving Natural Dynamics

V. Conclusion

References

Chapter 8. Sel Motion: Visual Perception and Visual Control

I. Introduction

II. Optic Flow

III. Visual Perception of Self-Motion

IV. Visual Control of Self-Motion

V. New Directions

References

Chapter 9. Ontogenesis of Space and Motion Perception

I. Introduction

II. Space: The First Frontier

III. Motion Perception

IV. Conclusion

References

Chapter 10. Auditory Spatial Layout

I. Introduction

II. Acoustical Information: The Ambient Sound Field and the Effective Stimulus

III. Auditory Objects

IV. Spatial Layout of Stationary Auditory Objects

V. Spatial Layout of Dynamic Auditory Objects

VI. The Role of Auditory-Visual Interactions in the Spatial Layout of Auditory Objects

VII. Conclusion

References

Chapter 11. Dynamic Touch

I. The Nature of Dynamic Touch

II. Dynamics of Wielding

III. Perceiving Object Length

IV. The Inertia Tensor Field and the Challenge of Perceiving a Constant Object Extent over Free Movements of a Multisegmented Limb

V. Perceiving Shape

VI. Perceiving Length under Conditions of Minimal Wielding

VII. Perceiving Hand–Object and Object–Hand Relations

VIII. Dynamic Touch and the "Muscular Sense"

IX. Perceiving Limb Position by Dynamic Touch

X. Weight Perception and the Size–Weight Illusion

XI. Selectively Perceiving Parts of an Object

XII. Perceiving Surface Layout and Hand-Held Probes by Probing

XlII. Distance Perception by Vibrations of Solid Media

XIV. Implications of Research on Dynamic Touch for Perception in General

XV. Concluding Remarks

References

Index