Combining and segmenting geometric shapes into parts depending on symmetry type: Evidence from children and adults

Author:

Zariņa Līga1ORCID,Šķilters Jurģis1,Umbraško Solvita2ORCID,Bartušēvica Santa1

Affiliation:

1. Laboratory for Perceptual and Cognitive Systems at the Faculty of Computing, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia

2. Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia

Abstract

Symmetry is an important geometric feature that affects object segmentation into parts, though De Winter and Wagemans note that partly occluded objects can still be identified by the remaining visible parts. In two sets of experiments with children ( n = 31, age 7–11, M = 8.8, SD = 1.4) and adults ( n = 19, age 17–57, M = 30.4, SD = 12.6), we used 13 basic geometric figures distinguished by symmetry types to test how they are naturally segmented or combined and what the developmental impacts are on the segmentation and combination. In the first experiment, participants were asked to cut figures into two along a straight line; in the second experiment, participants had to create five sets of connected two-figure combinations where overlapping figures were allowed. The results confirmed the importance of the symmetry axis in both tasks. Other relevant criteria were dividing into half, maximal/minimal curvature, and use of edges or corners for reference. This study allows comparisons of the impact of symmetry type on the segmentation and combining of geometric figures and indicates developmental differences between children and adults.

Funder

European Regional Development Fund

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Artificial Intelligence,Sensory Systems,Experimental and Cognitive Psychology,Ophthalmology

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