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Mistaken hypothesis — AQA GCSE Psychology Definition

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GCSE Psychology · key term

Mistaken hypothesis

Definition

An incorrect interpretation of sensory information; Gregory used this idea to explain visual illusions.

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AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182

Paper 1

Usually, drawing on experience helps us recognise objects quickly. However, the same process can produce a mistaken hypothesis, where the brain’s interpretation is incorrect.
Revise: Gregory's Constructivist Theory

AQA Psychology past papers

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Constructivist theory
Inference
Nurture
Perception
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