a theory that states that all complex stimuli are able to be broken down into individual parts or features each of which is then analysed by a feature detector.
FEATURE DETECTION THEORY: "Feature detection theory states that complex stimuli is made up of individual parts."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FEATURE DETECTION THEORY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/feature-detection-theory/ (accessed January 29, 2023).