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What is a physicists conception of an object?
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a set of molecules that adhere and move together.
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What is a psychologists view of an object?
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a collection of connected features (edges & forms); a figure that stands out from the background; the focus of an observers attention.
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Object Recognition
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depends on our ability to detect and group elements
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How do we group elements?
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Gestalt Principles of Organization
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Principle of Pragnanz
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Elements are grouped together to from the most simple or prevalent figure. (physical contours/illusory contours)
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Principle of Similarity
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Gestalt principle--elements that are similar to eachother are grouped together (similar colors, similar shapes in rows or columns)
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Principle of Good Continuation
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Gestalt Principle--Elements following the same direction are grouped together (animation slides)
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Principle of Proximity
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Gestalt Principle--Elements that are close together are grouped together.(Spaced out dots in columns, or space between rows)
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Principle of Common Fate
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Gestalt Principle--elements that move together are grouped toegether
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