Behavioral Science 2.5

Question 1

Bottom up processing

Answer 1

Collection of multiple points of data before making a determination

Question 2

Top down processing

Answer 2

Use of memories and expectations to recognize the whole object and then recognize components or details

Question 3

Perceptual organization

Answer 3

Using top down bottom up processing in tandem to create a complete picture or idea

Question 4

Constancy

Answer 4

Certain characteristics are perceived the same despite differences in environment

Question 5

Gestalt principle

Answer 5

Ways for the brain to him for missing parts of a picture when it is incomplete

Question 6

Law of proximity

Answer 6

Elements close together tend to be perceived as part of one unit

Question 7

Law of similarity

Answer 7

Objects that are similar tend to be grouped together

Question 8

Law of good continuation

Answer 8

Elements that appear to fall the same pathway tend to be group together

Question 9

Subjective contours

Answer 9

The mind tends to break up complex shapes into simple ones

Question 10

Law of closure

Answer 10

certain figures appear to be more complete than they actually are

Question 11

Law of prägnanz

Answer 11

Perceptual organization will always aim to be as regular, simple, and symmetric as possible