Question 1

Implied shapes that are not actually bounded by an edge or an outline reveal our tendency to form shapes constructed with minimal cues and are referred to as _______ figures.

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A)  contiguity
B)  uniform
C)  illusory
D)  delusionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An initial guess regarding how to organize and perceive a stimulus pattern is known as a(n) _______.

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Question 3

The organizational principle demonstrated by the stimuli below in which you tend to see a line of X's and a line of O's is known as XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity.
B)  figure-ground.
C)  similarity.
D)  nearness.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

When one can alternately see both a wine glass and then two faces within the same image,this illustrates the reversibility of _______ images.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuation
B)  proximity
C)  closure
D)  figure-groundE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

When you put a picture puzzle together that you have seen many times,you will be using _______processing.

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A)  bottom-up
B)  top-down
C)  left-right
D)  selectiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The monocular depth cue that involves the bending of the lens to focus on nearby objects is called

Accepted Answer

A)  retinal disparity.
B)  aerial perspective.
C)  accommodation.
D)  convergence.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Smog,fog,and haze add to the apparent distance of an object.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  linear perspective.
B)  aerial perspective.
C)  relative size.
D)  relative motion.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Much of the apparent depth of a good movie comes from the relative motion captured by the camera,a feature also known as ___________.

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Question 9

The apparent (or relative) brightness of two objects will remain the same as long as

Accepted Answer

A)  both objects are of similar size.
B)  both objects are of similar shape.
C)  both objects are illuminated by the same amount of light.
D)  each object is illuminated by a different amount of light.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A white shirt reflects more light outdoors than in a dimly lit room;however,it is seen as being equally bright in both places.This demonstrates the role of which of the following in perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  brightness constancy
B)  retinal constancy
C)  brightness parallax
D)  visual system limitationsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Regarding size constancy,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Size constancy is a completely innate ability.
B)  Size constancy is completely based on prior experience and learning.
C)  Some aspects of size constancy are innate,while size constancy is also affected by learning.
D)  Scientists have not conducted research to determine whether size constancy is innate or learned.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Peter,who uses PCP,sees "flaky black smoke falling from the ceiling." Peter is experiencing a

Accepted Answer

A)  visual hallucination.
B)  visual illusion.
C)  perceptual reconstruction.
D)  sane hallucination.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

You observe two cars of identical make and model.Although one roars away and its image on your retina is now smaller,you still perceive the cars as identical.This illustrates _______ constancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  size
B)  angular
C)  concept
D)  formE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The organization of information starting with low-level features and building into a complete perception is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual expectancy.
B)  top-down processing.
C)  bottom-up processing.
D)  perceptual habituation.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Regarding depth cues and depth perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depth cues are features of the environment that supply information about distance and space.
B)  Depth cues are messages from the body that supply information about distance and space.
C)  Depth cues require both eyes.
D)  The most basic source of depth perception is retinal disparity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

At the national cheerleading contest,all the contestants are seated in one area within the stadium.Although 1,000 students are seated in this area,your eyes discern about 100 groups due to each group of cheerleaders having different color outfits.The way you grouped these students is most likely due to the perceptual principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity.
B)  nearness.
C)  similarity.
D)  contiguity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Depth cues that require two eyes are known as _______ depth cues.

Accepted Answer

A)  bilateral
B)  binocular
C)  dizygotic
D)  divergentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

If you think you see a three-foot-tall butterfly,you can confirm you are hallucinating by trying to touch its wings. You are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual verification.
B)  perceptual evaluation.
C)  sensation analysis.
D)  reality testing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Perceiving objects or events that have no external reality describe

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations.
B)  stroboscopic movement.
C)  figure-ground images.
D)  illusions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Even if you only have one eye,you would still be able to drive a car or ride a bicycle.The ability to still engage in tasks that require depth perception shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  most depth cues are monocular in nature.
B)  stereoscopic vision is only slightly better for judging depth than is accommodation.
C)  depth perception in a one-eyed individual is limited,not absent.
D)  pictorial depth cues are even more important than other depth cues.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Depth cues that require two eyes are known as _______ depth cues.

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Much of the apparent depth of a good movie comes from the relative motion captured by the camera,a feature also known as ___________.

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When you put a picture puzzle together that you have seen many times,you will be using _______processing.

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A white shirt reflects more light outdoors than in a dimly lit room;however,it is seen as being equally bright in both places.This demonstrates the role of which of the following in perception?

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Implied shapes that are not actually bounded by an edge or an outline reveal our tendency to form shapes constructed with minimal cues and are referred to as _______ figures.

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The apparent (or relative) brightness of two objects will remain the same as long as

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If you think you see a three-foot-tall butterfly,you can confirm you are hallucinating by trying to touch its wings. You are engaging in

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Regarding depth cues and depth perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Regarding size constancy,which of the following statements is TRUE?

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You observe two cars of identical make and model.Although one roars away and its image on your retina is now smaller,you still perceive the cars as identical.This illustrates _______ constancy.

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The organizational principle demonstrated by the stimuli below in which you tend to see a line of X's and a line of O's is known as XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX XOXOX

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