According to the Pandemonium Model, arrange the following in the correct sequence of stages in the perception process?

A. Image demons.

B. Feature demons.

C. Cognitive demons.

D. Decision demons.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is 'A, B, C, D'.

Key Points

• The Pandemonium Model:
  • The Pandemonium Model, proposed by Oliver Selfridge in 1959, is a model of pattern recognition. It explains how humans perceive and recognize patterns and objects through a hierarchical system of 'demons'.
  • The process involves different stages where different 'demons' handle specific aspects of perception, eventually leading to the recognition of the stimulus.
• Correct sequence of stages:
  • Image Demons: These demons receive the initial input from the sensory organs and capture the raw visual data.
  • Feature Demons: These demons analyze the raw data to detect and emphasize specific features such as lines, angles, and curves.
  • Cognitive Demons: These demons interpret the features in the context of their knowledge and recognize patterns by comparing the features with known patterns.
  • Decision Demons: These demons make the final decision on what the stimulus is based on the inputs from the cognitive demons.

Additional Information

• Incorrect Options:
  • Option 2 (A, D, B, C): This sequence incorrectly places Decision Demons before Feature Demons, which disrupts the logical flow of the perception process.
  • Option 3 (A, C, B, D): This sequence incorrectly places Cognitive Demons before Feature Demons, which disrupts the logical flow of the perception process.
  • Option 4 (D, B, A, C): This sequence disrupts the logical flow entirely, placing Decision Demons first, which is not possible as they rely on the inputs from the other demons.