Catastrophe model for switches in apparent motion

An explanation of the robust patterns found in several apparent motion tasks like the motion quartet task or the luminance contrast task. The switches of perception in apparent motion can be described by phase transitions and show hysteresis effects

Modeling frameworks
Phase Transition Models

Models that describe transitions between different states of matter or systems.

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Cusp-Catastrophe Models

A type of catastrophe model that describes how small changes in conditions can lead to sudden shifts in behavior.

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Psychology disciplines
Cognitive Psychology
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