Various theories of perception that were proposed prior to Gibson's ecological theory. These theories attempted to explain how humans perceive and interpret the world around them.
Related terms
Structuralism: A theory that focused on breaking down perception into its basic elements through introspection.
Behaviorism: A theory that emphasized the study of observable behavior rather than internal mental processes.
Gestalt Psychology: A theory that emphasized the importance of organizing sensory information into meaningful wholes.