PSYC 15a Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Rubin Vase, Subjective Constancy, Principles Of Grouping
19 Jan 2015
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Common fate=a gestalt principle of organization holding that aspects of perceptual field that move or function in a similar manner will be perceived as a unit. Figure ground illusion=perceptual grouping is a powerful aid to our ability to recognize objects by sight. Grouping involves visually separating an object from its surroundings. (identifying a figure apart from the background in which it resides) Simplicity=the simplest explanation is usually the best, gestalt=good form tends to select the simplest. Closure=ten to fill in missing elements of a visual scene, allowing us to perceive edges that are separated by gaps as belonging to complete objects. Continuity-edges of contours that have the same orientation have what good continuation. Similarity- regions that are similar in color, lightness, shape , or texture are perceived as belonging to the same object. Proximity-objects that are close together tend to be grouped together.
