Term ID: T4013

Object Recognition

/object-recognition/
The cognitive process of identifying and categorizing visual stimuli based on stored knowledge and perceptual features.
Example: How the brain rapidly identifies everyday objects like chairs, cars, or faces despite variations in angle, lighting, or distance.

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Reference: Biederman (1987)