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AP Psychology
Multiple Choice

Perceptual Interpretation and Context

Very Hard Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Perceptual Interpretation

When presented with ambiguous stimuli, individuals often rely on past experiences, cultural context, and psychological factors to interpret sensory information. For example, the famous 'Rubin's Vase' illusion alternates between two interpretations: a vase and two faces. In the context of perceptual interpretation, which of the following theoretical perspectives best explains how context and prior knowledge affect our perception of ambiguous stimuli?

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