Action-dependent perceptual invariants: From ecological to sensorimotor approaches Export

@article{citeulike:2299598, abstract = {Ecological and sensorimotor theories of perception build on the notion of action-dependent invariants as the basic structures underlying perceptual capacities. In this paper we contrast the assumptions these theories make on the nature of perceptual information modulated by action. By focusing on the question, how movement specifies perceptual information, we show that ecological and sensorimotor theories endorse substantially different views about the role of action in perception. In particular we argue that ecological invariants are characterized with reference to transformations produced in the sensory array by movement: such invariants are transformation-specific but do not imply motor-specificity. In contrast, sensorimotor theories assume that perceptual invariants are intrinsically tied to specific movements. We show that this difference leads to different empirical predictions and we submit that the distinction between motor equivalence and motor-specificity needs further clarification in order to provide a more constrained account of action/perception relations.}, author = {Mossio, Matteo and Taraborelli, Dario}, citeulike-article-id = {2299598}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.003}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1053810007001742}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WD0-4RPD7DR-1/2/d5c062ba52cb4bb77a2f8dc897aac699}, doi = {10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.003}, journal = {Consciousness and Cognition}, keywords = {action, behavior}, posted-at = {2009-06-19 07:38:41}, priority = {3}, title = {Action-dependent perceptual invariants: From ecological to sensorimotor approaches}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.003}, volume = {In Press, Corrected Proof} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2299598 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2299598 N2 - Ecological and sensorimotor theories of perception build on the notion of action-dependent invariants as the basic structures underlying perceptual capacities. In this paper we contrast the assumptions these theories make on the nature of perceptual information modulated by action. By focusing on the question, how movement specifies perceptual information, we show that ecological and sensorimotor theories endorse substantially different views about the role of action in perception. In particular we argue that ecological invariants are characterized with reference to transformations produced in the sensory array by movement: such invariants are transformation-specific but do not imply motor-specificity. In contrast, sensorimotor theories assume that perceptual invariants are intrinsically tied to specific movements. We show that this difference leads to different empirical predictions and we submit that the distinction between motor equivalence and motor-specificity needs further clarification in order to provide a more constrained account of action/perception relations. JF - Consciousness and Cognition TI - Action-dependent perceptual invariants: From ecological to sensorimotor approaches VL - In Press, Corrected Proof KW - action KW - behavior AU - Mossio, Matteo AU - Taraborelli, Dario UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.003 ER -