Template Matching Theory
Recognition by Components (RBC)
Feature Analysis Theories
100

What does template matching theory suggest about object recognition?  

What is comparing objects to stored templates in memory?

100

Who proposed the Recognition by Components (RBC) theory?  

Who is Irving Biederman?

100

What does feature analysis theory focus on in object recognition?  

What is identifying basic features, such as lines and angles?

200

What is a limitation of template matching theory?  

What is the inability to account for variations in size, orientation, or perspective?

200

What are the basic 3D shapes used in RBC theory?

What are Geons

200

Which psychologist is associated with the feature detection theory?  

Who is David Hubel?

300

In template matching, what happens if the object doesn't match exactly with a stored template?

What is failure to recognize the object?

300

How does RBC theory help in recognizing objects?  

What is identifying and combining geons to form an object?

300

What is an example of a feature used in object recognition?  

What are lines, angles, or curves?

400

Which type of recognition does template matching theory focus on?  

What is exact match recognition?

400

What happens if key geons are missing in an object?  

What is difficulty or inability to recognize the object?

400

What is a major advantage of feature analysis theories?  

What is recognizing objects even with partial or distorted views?

500

How are objects represented in the brain according to template matching theory?  

What are specific mental templates?

500

What is more important for object recognition: individual features or the overall shape of the object?  

What is the overall shape formed by geons?

500

What is a common limitation of feature analysis theories?  

What is the inability to explain recognition of complex objects?

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