What we see may not be a direct reflection of the world, but a mental representation of the world that is infused by our emotional experiences, researchers report.
A new study reveals our brains process weak visual stimuli better in the evenings and mornings than during daylight hours. Researchers say the transition from light to dark has greater influence on visual perception than previously believed.
Researchers say most people are not aware that two forms of the letter 'g' exist and, for those who are aware, most can not correctly identify or write the typeset version we usually see. The findings suggest the important role writing styles play in letter learning.
A new study reveals neurons in the V4 area of the visual cortex do not necessarily need to have low visual resolution.
A new study reveals how neurons implicated in the perception of motion are formed in the brains of fruit flies.
Researchers have successfully reproduced illusory motion in deep neural networks that were trained for perception. The DNNs were able to accurately reproduce the direction of illusory rotation humans observe while looking at a popular optical illusion.
Researchers report the motion and configuration of a speaker's lips are key when it comes to others being able to distinguish between vowels in speech.
Administering oxytocin via nasal spray to new mothers strengthened their brain responses to images of baby and adult faces, researchers report.
Researchers have identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body dysmorphia, causing an increased risk of both eating and exercise disorders.
UC Berkeley researchers report the prefrontal cortex coordinates activity in order to help us act in response to perception.
A new study explores how actions influence perception.
Hypnotic suggestion can trigger visual hallucinations similar to those experienced by people with synethesia, researchers report.
