Ivy, Spencer and Mroczko-Wasowicz, Aleksandra (2024) Framing Effects in Object Perception. [Preprint]

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Abstract

In this paper we argue that object perception may be affected by what we call “perceptual frames.” Perceptual frames are adaptations of the perceptual system that guide how perceptual objects are singled out from a sensory environment. These adaptations are caused
by perceptual learning and realized through bottom-up functional processes such that
sensory information is organized in a subject-dependent way leading to idiosyncratic
perceptual object representations. Through domain-specific training, perceptual learning, and the acquisition of object-knowledge, it is possible to modulate the adaptive perceptual system such that its ability to represent becomes bespoke. Different perceivers with different perceptual frames may, therefore, receive the same sensory information and perceive different perceptual objects due to the effects of framing. Consequently, we demonstrate the plausibility of this account by surveying empirical data concerning the functions of (1) multisensory integration, (2) amodal completion, and (3) predictive anticipation. Regarding (1), we argue that the perceptual system’s optimization processes employ perceptual frames to facilitate multisensory feature binding. Regarding (2), we argue that amodal completion can occur with or without the help of mental imagery, yet either instance of amodal completion requires perceptual frames. Regarding (3), we demonstrate that perceptually anticipating an object’s motion involves the implementation of perceptual frames. We conclude that framing effects are a matter of perceptual diversity and highlight the need to accommodate unique perspectives in the philosophy and science of perception.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Ivy, Spencer 0000-0002-6890-9312 Mroczko-Wasowicz, Aleksandra aleksandra.mroczko-wasowicz@uw.edu.pl 0000-0002-3511-1355
Keywords:	object perception; cognition; predictive processing; Bayesianism; multisensory integration; amodal completion; mental imagery; anticipation; top-down; bottom-up
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Neuroscience > Cognitive Neuroscience Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Perception
Depositing User:	Dr. Aleksandra Mroczko-Wasowicz
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2024 13:19
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2024 13:19
Item ID:	24292
Official URL:	https://link.springer.com/journal/13164
DOI or Unique Handle:	https://repozytorium.uw.edu.pl//handle/item/160653
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Neuroscience > Cognitive Neuroscience Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Perception
Date:	22 November 2024
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24292

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