Pomerantz and Portillo (2012) found that larger arrays of stimuli containing basic feature elements and more complex stimuli are easier to perceive than smaller basic arrays and stimuli. This is called _____.

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The finding that larger arrays of stimuli containing both basic feature elements and more complex stimuli are easier to perceive is known as the configural superiority effect. This suggests that the brain processes visual information holistically, taking into account the relationships between different elements within a visual scene rather than simply analyzing individual features. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Pomerantz and Portillo (2012) Found That Larger Arrays of Stimuli