Palmer (1975): Schemas and perception

Aim- Palmer wanted to find out whether context would affect perception.

Procedure-  64 students were tested in a laboratory experiment they were shown visual scenes (like the kitchen one). The scenes were shown for two seconds and provided a context. They   were then shown an object to identify the objects were a mail box, a loaf and a drum. Participants were given written instuctions telling them what to do.

The four conditions of context shown to the participants-

1- Appropriate e.g. recongnising a loaf after seeing a kitchen scene.

2- Inappropriate, similar object: e.g.…