perceptual ambiguity

Perceptual ambiguity occurs when a visual or sensory stimulus can be interpreted in more than one way, leading the brain to perceive it differently depending on context or perspective. For example, an image might look like both a young woman or an old woman, or a drawing might seem like either a vase or two faces. This happens because our brains process ambiguous information using context, expectations, and experience, sometimes leading to multiple valid interpretations. Perceptual ambiguity highlights how perception is not just about seeing the world objectively but involves active interpretation by our minds.