key term - Fill in gaps

Definition

When we fill in gaps, it refers to the cognitive process of completing missing information or details in order to perceive a complete and whole object or scene. It is our brain's way of making sense of incomplete sensory input.

Related terms

Perceptual Completion: This term describes the phenomenon where our brain fills in missing parts of an image or object based on previous experiences and context.

Gestalt Principles:

These principles explain how we organize visual information into meaningful wholes, including filling in gaps to create coherent perceptions.

Figure-Ground Perception: This concept refers to distinguishing between an object (figure) and its background (ground). Filling in gaps helps us separate objects from their surroundings.