Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. figure–ground distortion

figure–ground distortion

figure–ground distortion

the interference of an object’s background with the perception of the object itself, rendering the viewer unable to focus on the object.

Related Terms

cross-tolerance

cross-tolerance n. a condition in which tolerance to one dr...

fundamental symptoms

fundamental symptoms according to Eugen Bleuler, the four p...

carphology

carphology n. see floccillation.

overstaffing

overstaffing n. a situation in which management judges that...

genetic engineering

genetic engineering techniques by which the genetic content...

collective self-esteem

collective self-esteem individuals’ subjective assessment o...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter F

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact