Influence of Experience on Perception

Hard Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Perceptual Interpretation

Perceptual interpretation involves how individuals make sense of sensory information and how context, experiences, and expectations influence this process. A classic example is how people perceive figures based on surrounding context. In the study of visual perception, researchers often explore how ambiguous images can be interpreted in multiple ways. Consider the famous example of the 'Rubin's vase' which can be seen as either a vase or two faces depending on the viewer's focus.

In light of this context, which of the following statements best explains a phenomenon where an individual's prior experiences shape their perception of ambiguous stimuli?

The law of proximity allows people to group elements based on their physical closeness in a visual field.

Top-down processing utilizes previous knowledge and experiences to interpret sensory information.

Bottom-up processing begins with sensory information and builds perception from the ground up.

The Gestalt principle emphasizes that the whole is perceived as greater than the sum of its parts.

Figure-ground distinction relies solely on the contrast between an object and its background.

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