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Object space is embodied
Shan Xu1, Xinran Feng2, Yuannan Li2
1Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
Summary
Subjective object space perception is shaped by both visual features and embodied factors like affordance and situatedness. This research highlights embodiment
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Visual Perception
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Object similarity is traditionally linked to physical and conceptual attributes.
- Existing models of object space primarily focus on visual features and conceptual knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of embodied features, specifically affordance and situatedness, in shaping subjective object space.
- To extend the theoretical framework of object space by incorporating action possibilities and spatial relations.
Main Methods:
- Quantified embodied features using a set of defined 'action atoms'.
- Analyzed subjective object similarity ratings in relation to visual and embodied features.
- Validated findings with both familiar and novel object sets.
Main Results:
- Embodied features significantly explained subjective object similarity, complementing visual features.
- This effect was consistent across different object categories (familiar and novel).
Conclusions:
- Embodied features, reflecting an object's ecological context, are crucial for constructing object space in the human visual system.
- Incorporating embodiment is essential for a comprehensive understanding of visual object representation.
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