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2/25/2025

​Direct Perception & Affordances

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Direct perception is a concept in ecological psychology that proposes that perception is a direct result of information in the environment rather than being controlled by a higher cognitive process. This means that we do not need mental processing to perceive the world around us.

According to direct perception theory, information in the environment is inherently meaningful and sufficient for perception. It suggests that our sensory systems are evolved to directly pick up on the relevant information for tasks at hand. For example, when catching a ball, we don’t need to calculate its trajectory or speed consciously; our visual system provides us with the necessary information for our body to respond appropriately.

This concept is closely related to the idea of “affordances,” which are opportunities for action or movement options that an environment offers to an individual. Affordances, a concept introduced by James J. Gibson, refer to the potential actions or opportunities for interaction that an environment offers to an athlete. This concept is based on the individual’s capabilities and constraints (internal & external)

Affordances are linked to an athlete’s perception. They are not determined solely by the physical properties of the environment, but by how those characteristics are perceived by the individual.

Also, affordances are specific to the individual’s abilities and intentions. It’s about the relationship between the athlete’s capabilities and the environmental constraints. It helps in creating activities that are contextual, intuitive, and user-friendly, as well as in examining how athletes perceive and interact with their surroundings.
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