Visual Perception Theories

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What is the primary function of top-down processing in perception?

  • To facilitate recognition of geometric features only
  • To eliminate the effects of visual noise
  • To guide perception based on prior knowledge (correct)
  • To enhance the sensitivity to color distinctions

Which of the following properties of geons ensures they can be recognized from different angles?

  • Color perception
  • View invariances (correct)
  • Discriminability
  • Resistance to visual noise

What phenomenon occurs when participants mistakenly combine features of different objects?

  • Illusory conjunctions (correct)
  • Feature detection
  • Pop out effect
  • Visual search

In visual search experiments, what is the 'pop out effect'?

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Which of the following best describes 'discriminability' as it relates to geons?

<p>The ability to be distinguished from other geons regardless of viewpoint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on analyzing objects into their feature components during the bottom-up processing of perception?

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What phenomenon occurs when an individual misperceives features of an object due to rapid visual presentations, leading to combinations that do not exist?

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In a visual search experiment, what term describes the phenomenon where a target item is easily identifiable among distractors?

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What effect may hinder the ability to focus on a target object within a visual scene due to the presence of similar distractors?

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Which processing approach is primarily based on prior knowledge and expectations when perceiving objects in a scene?

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What is a key difference between Feature Integration Theory (FIT) and Recognition By Components (RBC)?

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How do illusory conjunctions relate to visual perception?

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In visual search experiments, what does the pop-out effect refer to?

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What plays a crucial role in the early analysis of objects according to FIT?

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What occurs when geons are not identifiable?

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Which aspect of visual perception is emphasized by Recognition By Components (RBC)?

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What could impact the efficiency of visual search according to the theories discussed?

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Which statement best describes the impact of distractors on visual perception?

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What does the occlusion heuristic allow us to do when perceiving objects in a scene?

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In what way is human perception considered an intelligent activity?

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Which factors contribute to the recognition of geons according to the properties of recognition?

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What is the primary distinction between Feature Integration Theory (FIT) and Recognition By Components (RBC)?

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What common misperception occurs when visual information is rapidly presented?

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What is the conclusion of the Recognition By Components (RBC) theory regarding object identification?

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Which theory focuses on how visual features like lines and colors combine to form objects?

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What impact does visual noise have on the recognition of geons?

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When geons are not identifiable, what is the likely outcome?

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Which of the following properties is NOT one of the three properties of geons?

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What distinguishes the component recognition of objects in RBC from that in other theories?

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What is a significant difference between Feature Integration Theory (FIT) and Recognition By Components (RBC)?

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In visual perception, what does the term 'misperception' generally refer to?

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What is the role of top-down processing in perception?

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Which of the following best identifies a characteristic feature of geons?

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What is a significant limitation associated with the perception of geons?

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In Treisman's experiments on top-down processing, how did knowledge of objects influence perception?

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Which of the following states a property of geons related to view invariance?

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What does the term 'discriminability' refer to in the context of geons?

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What is the main factor that influences perception according to the content?

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How does the feature integration theory (FIT) differ in its approach compared to recognition by components (RBC)?

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What key factor can lead to misperception during rapid visual presentations?

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What does bottom-up processing primarily rely on?

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What is perception primarily defined as?

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In the context of the rat-man demonstration, which group experiences top-down processing?

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What is a common misperception related to visual stimuli?

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What might greatly enhance the efficiency of a visual search according to the mechanisms discussed?

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Which theory emphasizes analyzing visual objects into their basic components?

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In Stephen Palmer's experiment, what aspect of context was demonstrated to influence perception?

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What aspect of objects does Feature Integration Theory (FIT) highlight during perception?

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Which theory focuses on the organization of objects into components during the perception process?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three properties of geons?

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Which property of geons ensures they can be recognized regardless of their orientation?

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What common misperception occurs when individuals observe rapidly presented visual stimuli?

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How does bottom-up processing primarily analyze objects?

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What does feature integration theory (FIT) emphasize as crucial for visual perception?

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Which of the following best describes the process of transduction in perception?

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Which cognitive process is primarily associated with top-down processing?

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What is a key characteristic of top-down processing?

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During perception, what role does the brain play in processing sensory information?

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What role does context play in visual perception according to research?

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Which process is responsible for recognizing features of an object under varied conditions?

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Flashcards

Recognition by Components (RBC)

A theory proposing that we recognize 3D objects by identifying the component parts, called geons.

Geons

The basic building blocks of 3D object recognition, like 3D shapes or volumes.

View Invariance

The ability to recognize geons from different angles or viewpoints.

Discriminability

The ability to distinguish one geon from another from any viewpoint.

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Top-down processing

Using prior knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information.

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View Invariant Properties

Properties of geons that remain the same from different viewpoints.

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Resistance to visual noise

Geons can still be identified even if the view is slightly distorted.

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FIT theory

A theory focusing on basic features and attention in combining them to recognize objects.

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Object recognition

The process of identifying objects from their parts.

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Sufficient Information

Information enough to identify basic geons of an object.

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Perception

The conscious experience resulting from senses stimulation.

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Bottom-up processing

Data-based processing; info from stimulus analyzed to form complete perception.

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What's the difference between FIT and RBC?

Both agree on the initial analysis of objects into parts. But FIT emphasizes basic features and attention, while RBC emphasizes recognizing 3D shapes (geons).

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Data + Knowledge = Perception

Our perception is a combination of sensory data and our existing knowledge and expectations.

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Rat-man Demonstration

An experiment showing how expectations influence perception.

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What do you see?

A common method to illustrate how perception is subjective and influenced by context.

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Perception of a sign

The example of Roger seeing a street sign combines both bottom-up and top-down processing.

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Interpretation

The process of assigning meaning to incoming sensory information.

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Transduction & Transformation

The conversion of physical stimuli into electrical signals that the brain can understand.

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Light

The physical stimulus that starts the process of perception.

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Discriminability of Geons

The ability to distinguish one geon from another, even when viewed from different angles.

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How does prior knowledge affect perception?

Prior knowledge can influence our interpretation of sensory information, making us more likely to see what we expect to see.

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What are the components of perception?

Perception is built upon three key components: geons, view invariance, and discriminability.

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How do top-down processes influence object recognition?

Top-down processes use prior knowledge to help us quickly and accurately identify objects.

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How does perception take place?

It involves two main processes: bottom-up processing and top-down processing.

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Gestalt Approach

A perceptual organization theory emphasizing the importance of relationships and patterns within a scene. It suggests that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Evidence of Perception as Intelligent

Behavioural and physiological studies demonstrate that perception is an active and intelligent process.

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Occlusion Heuristic

The tendency to perceive an object as continuing behind another object, even if it's partially hidden.

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Gestalt Principles

A set of rules that govern how humans group visual information into meaningful patterns, promoting efficient perception.

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Why is perception intelligent?

Perception is intelligent because it's not just simple sensory input; it's an active and interpretive process influenced by our prior knowledge, experiences, and expectations.

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Visual Perception - Human vs Computer

Humans and computers perceive visually differently. Humans use Gestalt principles, prior knowledge, and mental processing to create a coherent perception. Computers rely on analysis and algorithms.

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Perception - Active Interpretation

Perception is an active process involving more than just receiving sensory information. It's about interpreting and organizing the world around us.

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Study Notes

Visual Perception

  • Perception is the conscious experience resulting from sensory stimulation.
  • Key aspects of the process include bottom-up and top-down processing.

Bottom-up Processing

  • Data-driven analysis; starts with sensory input (e.g., light patterns)

  • No prior knowledge needed

  • Essential for initial object processing.

  • Feature Integration Theory (FIT) and Recognition By Components (RBC) are key theories.

Top-down Processing

  • Knowledge-driven analysis; uses existing knowledge to interpret senses
  • Involves organizing scene elements into objects.
  • Highly influenced by previous experience and context.

Gestalt Principles

  • Perceptual organization and grouping of elements into meaningful wholes.
  • Key principles include:
    • Pragnanz (simplicity): Organizing into simplest possible form
    • Similarity: Grouping similar objects
    • Continuity: Grouping connected elements to a straight/smooth path
    • Proximity (nearness): Objects near each other perceived as a group
    • Common Fate: Shared movement implies grouping
    • Familiarity: Grouping forms familiar patterns
    • Closure: Filling in gaps to create a complete figure
    • Figure/Ground: Distinguishing a figure from its background

Evidence for Feature Analysis

  • Treisman's Visual Search Experiment demonstrated how quickly a target is identified depends on the presence of distractors and shared features.
  • "Pop out" effect occurs when identifying a target differs greatly from distractors. Identifying a target with distinguishing characteristics from the distractor is quicker.

Recognition by Components (RBC)

  • Proposed by Biederman (1987)
  • Objects are composed of 3D shapes (geons) for identification.
  • Features have view-invariance, discriminability, and resistance to noise.

Top-Down vs. Bottom-up

  • Top-down processing utilizes prior knowledge, making perception less dependent on initial sensory data.
  • Bottom-up processing relies on initial sensory data, with limited knowledge contribution in the early stages.
  • Both are essential for perception; the interaction between them influences how we perceive the world.

Experience-Dependent Plasticity

  • Perception is not static and adapts to new experiences
  • FFA neurons can be trained to recognize new objects.
  • This demonstrates that experience changes how the perceptual system functions and responds to external stimuli.

Visual Perception as an Intelligent Process

  • Perception involves complex processes.
  • Computers struggle with ambiguous data, perceptual grouping, and the absence of objects in the image.
  • It's difficult to implement the understanding and intuitive interpretations embedded in human perception in computer programs.
  • Humans use heuristics (shortcuts) in perceptual intelligence while computers often use algorithms (step-by-step procedures).

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