Competition-strength-dependent ground suppression in figure–ground perception

摘要: Figure–ground segregation is modeled as inhibitory competition between objects that might be perceived on opposite sides of borders. The winner the figure; loser suppressed, and its location shapeless ground. Evidence ground suppression would support models contribute to explaining why grounds are near borders shared with figures, yet such evidence scarce. We manipulated whether from potential side figures was high (i.e., portions familiar were potentially present there) or low (novel present). predicted greater produce more suppression. results two experiments in which assessed via judgments orientation target bars confirmed this prediction; a third experiment showed short-lived. Our findings figure assignment, particular, visual perception entailing feedback, general.