4.3 Gestalt Principles of Perception

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on Gestalt principles of perception, focusing on how we organize sensory information into meaningful patterns.

What are Gestalt principles?

Gestalt principles are theories that explain how we organize sensory information into meaningful patterns.

What is the Figure-Ground principle?

The Figure-Ground principle refers to our ability to separate objects (figures) from their backgrounds.

What does the principle of Good Continuation suggest?

The principle of Good Continuation suggests that objects that are partially obscured are perceived as continuing in a path.

How does Proximity affect perception?

Proximity leads us to perceive objects that are close together as belonging to the same group or unit.

What is the principle of Similarity?

The principle of Similarity states that objects that share similar characteristics (shape, size, color) are grouped together.

What is the Closure principle?

The Closure principle is our brain's tendency to fill in missing information to form a complete picture.

Can you give an example of the Figure-Ground principle?

An example of the Figure-Ground principle is an ambiguous image that can be interpreted as either a chalice or two faces.

What happens to our perception when objects are grouped by Proximity?

When objects are grouped by Proximity, we perceive them as a single, larger object instead of individual ones.

Why do we interpret interlinking Olympic rings as a single figure?

We interpret interlinking Olympic rings as a single figure because of the principle of Good Continuation.

How does the principle of Similarity manifest in sporting events?

In sporting events, people may wear similar colored shirts to create a larger image, demonstrating the principle of Similarity.