pop-out

n. in visual search tasks, a target that is different from the distractors. One or more basic features will mark the pop-out as distinct from the other stimuli, hence allowing the target to be easily detected and identified regardless of the number of distractors.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

ventriculoatrial shunt

see shunt.