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  • Perception
  • Human Cognition

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  • Object categorization is fundamental to human cognition.
  • Understanding the factors influencing categorization is crucial for cognitive science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of spatial distance on object categorization.
  • To determine if proximity affects the likelihood of using superordinate categories.

Main Methods:

  • Three experiments were conducted, including two pre-registered studies.
  • Participants provided spontaneous category labels or indicated category label preferences.
  • Spatial arrangements manipulated object proximity (proximal vs. distant).

Main Results:

  • Objects presented in close proximity were more frequently categorized into superordinate categories.
  • This effect was consistent across different experimental paradigms (Experiments 1A, 1B, and 2).

Conclusions:

  • Spatial distance is a significant determinant of object categorization.
  • The spatial relationship between objects influences their perceived category membership.