Questions and Answers
Define illusory conjunction.
Illusory conjunctions are psychological effects in which participants combine features of two objects into one object.
Illusory conjunctions use ____ floating features.
free
What does an illusory conjunction refer to?
It is when someone makes up stuff that is not there.
Study Notes
Illusory Conjunctions Overview
- Illusory conjunctions refer to a psychological phenomenon where features of two distinct objects are mistakenly combined into a single perception.
- Types of illusory conjunctions include visual, auditory, and those arising from a mix of visual and tactile stimuli.
Characteristics of Illusory Conjunctions
- They involve "floating features" that are free from their original objects, leading to a blending of attributes.
- This mixing can lead to incorrect or entirely fabricated perceptions of objects.
Example of Illusory Conjunctions
- A common example is when a participant sees a purple triangle and a red square, but incorrectly reports seeing a "purple square," demonstrating the effect of misperception.
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