Term ID: T1690

Feature Binding

/feature-binding/
The process by which separate visual features (color, motion, shape) are combined into unified object representations, requiring attention and involving specific neural mechanisms.
Example: The binding of red color and circular shape into the perception of a "red circle," which can break down in certain neurological conditions or under divided attention.

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Reference: Treisman (1996)