Unveiling the Role of Memory in Shaping Visual Perception: Empirical Insights
摘要
Memory plays a pivotal role in human cognition, allowing individuals to encode, store, and retrieve information about past experiences. In the context of human vision, memory holds particular significance, influencing how visual stimuli are perceived and interpreted. This integration of memory with visual processing enables individuals to recognize objects, navigate their environment, and make sense of complex scenes. Despite its importance, there is a gap in the literature regarding the specific role of memory in connecting various visual phenomena. Our study addresses this gap by empirically investigating the role of memory in multiple visual experiences commonly observed in daily life. We focus on three visual phenomena: blind spot filling-in, brightness-related visual illusions, and amodal completion. Through our investigation, we aim to uncover the mechanisms by which memory influences visual perception. We observed that updating prior beliefs with new information, achieved through memorization of predefined stimuli, can lead to changes in experienced outcomes previously imperceptible. By elucidating the relationship between memory and visual perception, our study contributes to a deeper understanding of human cognition.