Abstract
Abstract In object recognition, features are thought to be processed in a hierarchical fashion from low-level analysis (edges and lines) to complex figural processing (shapes and objects). Here, we show that figural processing determines low-level processing. Vernier offset discrimination strongly deteriorated when we embedded a vernier in a square. This is a classic crowding effect. Surprisingly, crowding almost disappeared when additional squares were added. We propose that figural interactions between the squares precede low-level suppression of the vernier by the single square, contrary to hierarchical models of object recognition.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Vision |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2013 |