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Episode 31 (video): Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work

Episode 31 (video): Lemon Slices and a New Face on Mars! Gestalt Principles at Work

How does something as abstract as the "Gestalt principles of perception" explain how we not only see faces on Mars, but also how we can appreciate works of art?

Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

February 9, 200911m 14s

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Show Notes

Let's take a close look at why people see a lot of strange things around them - including me. We'll see images on lemon slices, building tops, etc. Why do we perceive these things? ...

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