9.1 Overview + Visual illusions Flashcards
1
Q
What is perceptual disortion?
A
Involves an inconsistency or ‘mismatch’ between perceptual experience and physical reality; e.g visual illusions
2
Q
What is the Ames room?
A
A room where people appear smaller or larger depending where they stand
3
Q
What are the features of the ames room?
A
-trapezium shaped room that is longer and higher on one side than the other
-restricted view; peephole; monocular depth cue
-Other items; windows, clocks, floor
4
Q
What is spatical neglect?
A
A neurological disorder whereby individuals are unable to notice anything either on their left or right side even though there may be no sensory loss. They tend to behave as if that one side of their world does not exist
