A perceptual mistake where features from multiple objects are incorrectly combined is termed a(n):

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Illusory conjunctions occur when features from multiple objects are mistakenly combined, leading to the perception of an object that does not actually exist. This is often seen in visual search tasks where multiple stimuli are present and the brain becomes confused about which features belong to which object.

A Perceptual Mistake Where Features from Multiple Objects Are Incorrectly