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Cognition can affect perception: Restating the evidence of a top-down effect
Daniel T Levin1, Lewis J Baker1, Mahzarin R Banaji2
1Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37203-5721;daniel.t.levin@vanderbilt.edulewis.j.baker@vanderbilt.eduhttps://my.vanderbilt.edu/daniellevinlab/about-me/https://my.vanderbilt.edu/lewisbaker/about-me/.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|March 31, 2017
Summary
This study finds Firestone & Scholl's critique of Levin and Banaji's research to be unfounded. It also argues against their skepticism regarding top-down effects in perceptual intelligence.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Perceptual Intelligence
Background:
- The study addresses a critique by Firestone & Scholl (F&S) concerning research on perceptual intelligence.
- It specifically examines the validity of F&S's critique of Levin and Banaji (2006).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the recommendations and critique provided by Firestone & Scholl.
- To assess the level of skepticism F&S apply to top-down effects in perceptual intelligence.
Main Methods:
- The study employs a critical analysis of existing research and theoretical arguments.
- It compares the skepticism towards top-down effects with other hypotheses on perceptual intelligence.
Main Results:
- The critique by Firestone & Scholl of Levin and Banaji's work is deemed unfounded.
- Firestone & Scholl exhibit an unjustified level of skepticism towards top-down effects.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest that the critique by F&S is not well-supported.
- An unbalanced skepticism towards top-down effects in perceptual intelligence is identified.