Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A distorted background refers to an environment or context that has been altered or modified in such a way that it affects our perception of objects within it.
Related terms
Visual illusions: This term refers to deceptive images or stimuli that trick our visual system into perceiving something inaccurately.
Gestalt principles: These refer to principles that describe how we perceive objects as organized wholes based on certain perceptual grouping rules.
Context effects: These refer to changes in perception or judgment that occur due to the presence of surrounding information or context.