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Nonlinear modeling of multistable perception

T Poston, I Stewart

    Behavioral Science
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study proposes a nonlinear dynamic system model for multistable perception, explaining phenomena like hysteresis and bias. The model predicts cusp catastrophe geometry, offering testable insights into perception.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cognitive Science
    • Computational Neuroscience
    • Psychophysics

    Background:

    • The relationship between stimuli and perception is not always one-to-one, as demonstrated by multistable figures.
    • Existing models may not fully capture the dynamic and complex nature of perceptual phenomena.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a nonlinear dynamic system model for understanding multistable perception.
    • To explain perceptual phenomena such as hysteresis and bias within a unified framework.
    • To derive testable predictions for multistable perception using catastrophe theory.

    Main Methods:

    • Formulating a nonlinear dynamic system where the stimulus-percept relation is the equilibrium set.
    • Applying the theory of elementary catastrophes to model system bifurcations.

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  • Utilizing the principle of minimal singularity to infer specific geometric properties.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed model naturally incorporates hysteresis and bias effects observed in multistable perception.
    • The model predicts a canonical cusp catastrophe geometry for a specific perceptual example.
    • The continuum model is compatible with the subjective experience of bistable perception.

    Conclusions:

    • The nonlinear dynamic system model provides a robust framework for multistable perception.
    • The model's predictions, particularly the cusp catastrophe geometry, are testable and extendable to other perceptual examples.
    • This approach offers new insights into the underlying mechanisms of perceptual stability and change.