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First-time perceptual reversals of ambiguous objects depend on how observers intend to view them. Providing information about ambiguity aids initial reversals, especially for inwardly viewed objects.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Visual Perception

Background:

Ambiguous figures, like the Necker cube, can be perceived in multiple ways.
Previous research suggests providing information about ambiguity aids first-time reversals.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of intention in the initial perceptual reversal of a real object.
To determine how providing information about ambiguity affects first-time reversals.

Main Methods:

A pair of eyeglasses, a real-world ambiguous object, was presented to naive observers in monocular vision.
Observers were instructed to view the eyeglasses inwardly or outwardly.
Information about the potential ambiguity of the eyeglasses was provided.

Main Results:

Observers viewing eyeglasses inwardly with ambiguity information readily perceived reversals.
Observers viewing eyeglasses outwardly required explicit descriptions of both percepts to achieve reversal.
A common misperception occurred where inwardly viewed eyeglasses were initially seen as outwardly placed.

Conclusions:

The specificity of intention influences the ease of first-time perceptual reversals.
Object ambiguity and provided information interact to facilitate initial reversals.
Intentional viewing direction significantly impacts the processing of visual ambiguity.