3.14-3.16 abcs of perception

Question 1

When opening a door, the actual image on your retina changes drastically, but you still perceive the door as a rectangle. This is an example of __________ constancy.

Answer 1

shape

Question 2

Hunters who wear camouflage so that they can blend in with their surroundings are relying on which principle of perception?

Answer 2

figure-ground relationships

Question 3

what monocular depth cue can best explain why railroad tracks appear to come together in the distance?

Answer 3

linear perspective

Question 4

the Müller-Lyer illusion occurs more frequently in _________.

Answer 4

people living in a Western culture

Question 5

Jason’s uncle claimed to have seen a black panther in the trees beside the highway, although no one else saw it. Knowing that his uncle has been looking for a black panther for years, Jason attributes his uncle’s “sighting” to __________.

Answer 5

perceptual set

Question 6

The first time Megan had to install a ceiling fan in her new home, it took a long time. But later when she helped install a ceiling fan in her best friend’s home, she completed the job very quickly. Her improved speed and skill can partially be attributed to __________.

Answer 6

top-down processing