Ground refers to the background that contrasts with the figure in the perceptions of a field. In object perception, the background is called the Ground. In metaphor, Ground refers to the implied similarity between tenor and vehicle. Please see also Figure.

Related Articles

Difference at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Difference is a term used in research methods in behavior that refers to a basic property of all measurement . . . Read More
Contrast threshold at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Contrast threshold refers to the intensity difference that can just barely be seen between two (2) areas. . . . Read More
Optical/light microscopes at top500.de■■■■
Optical/light microscopes use the visible or near-visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to . . . Read More
Deletion at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Deletion refers to a speech error in which something is left out. In the study of Sensation and Perception, . . . Read More
Inversion at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Inversion means turning of the sole of the foot inward or medially, as in standing with the weight on . . . Read More
Perceptual organization at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Perceptual organization is the process by which small elements become perceptually grouped into larger . . . Read More
Tackle at top500.de■■■
Tackle refers to a weight-lifting machine typically composed of a pair of pulley-block s (one fixed, . . . Read More
Aerodynamics at top500.de■■■
Aerodynamics is concerned with the study of the behavior of the airflow as it passes around a moving . . . Read More
Flight at top500.de■■■
The term flight may refer to the following: an act, instance or process in which an object or creature . . . Read More
Spread at top500.de■■■
Spread may refer to a statistical dispersion or a Bid-offer spread, between the buying and selling price . . . Read More