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What do we perceive when we think about perception?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 June 2026

Joshua M. Tybur Open the ORCID record for Joshua M. Tybur [Opens in a new window]
Joshua M. Tybur*
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands j.m.tybur@vu.nl http://www.joshtybur.com/ Institute Brain and Behaviour Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Abstract

Ko and Neuberg introduce a framework for understanding how ecological affordances are perceived. I suggest that a broad conception of “perception” conflates distinct phenomena in a way that can limit our understanding of ecological affordances. Distinguishing between these phenomena can prevent a conceptual jingle fallacy and facilitate our understanding of how the mind evolved to represent and manage ecological challenges.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 49 , 2026 , e83
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