Isolated Parts

Definition

When referring to perception, isolated parts are individual components or elements of an object or scene that are considered separately from the whole. This term describes the idea of perceiving and processing distinct features rather than perceiving objects as a cohesive whole.

Related terms

Gestalt Psychology: The theory that emphasizes how we perceive and organize visual information as complete and meaningful wholes.

Figure-Ground Perception: The ability to distinguish between an object (figure) and its surrounding background (ground).

Perceptual Grouping: The process by which our brains organize individual elements into coherent groups based on their proximity, similarity, continuity, closure, or common fate.