Ch. 6 Perception Flashcards
the organization of the visual field into objects (figures) that stand out from their surroundings (ground)
Figure-ground perception
principle of perceptual organization that has the tendency to fill in gaps
Closure
2 retinas have different images
Retinal disparity
high objects are seen as further away
Relative height
principle of perceptual organization that groups close objects
Proximity
principle of perceptual organization that groups similar objects
Similarity
principle of perceptual organization that is the tendency to see smooth continuous lines
Continuity
the extent to which the eyes turn toward each other
Convergence
close objects block the view of distant objects
Overlap
convergence of parallel lines
Linear perspective