July 26, 2026Open Access
A Minimal Cognitive Geometry as a General Projective Frame: State‑ and Trait‑Moderated Axis Projection in Structured Pareidolia
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Implication
Randomized trial examines the axis projection effect in structured pareidolia, suggesting cognitive impacts.
Key Points
- This work aims to establish Geometry G, a cognitive geometry framework that predicts how shapes influence perception based on observer conditions.
- Introduced a committed alignment metric and a blind stimulus-selection protocol.
- Implemented preregistered compression-state manipulation and independent measures.
- Specified interaction predictions aimed at differentiating Geometry G from existing theories.
- Shapes with nearly vertical negative-space axes are perceived as axis-bearing, confirming established theories.
- Alignment effects increase in high-compression states, with stronger results seen in individuals with stable observer-axis beliefs.
- Geometry G's predictions remain yet to be fully validated against existing cognitive theories.
Cite This Study
Matthew Arthur Carlo (2026) studied this question.