Vision: Not seeing the trees for the wood
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have shown how it is possible that objects stand out less when they are surrounded by similar objects. This surroundings-suppressing effect is caused by feedback from higher visual brain areas. The results of this research are important for a better understanding of the way in which the brain transforms incoming light into a cohesive image.