Reversible figures like the face/vase display make it clear that __________.
A) seeing is believing
B) the stimulus itself is neutral with regard to parsing
C) the perception of features precedes the perception of form
D) parsing is always a conscious process

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Reversible figures like the face/vase display demonstrate that the visual stimulus itself (in this case, the black and white lines) can be perceived in different ways and that the perception of features (in this case, either a face or a vase) precedes the perception of form (the overall image). This suggests that parsing is not always a conscious process and that the stimulus itself is neutral with regard to parsing. Seeing may not necessarily correspond with believing in this case, as different individuals may perceive the image differently.

Reversible Figures Like the Face/vase Display Make It Clear That