Labs 3 &4

Question 1

What is the condition on Pingela that people suffer from?

Answer 1

Anchromotopia

Question 2

True or false. colourblind people are more sensitive to light and have better night vision.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is Top-down knowledge?

Answer 3

These perceptions are heavily influenced by our expectations and prior knowledge (the brain applies what it knows to fill in the blanks and anticipate what’s next).

Question 4

What is Haptic perception?

Answer 4

Active exploration of surfaces and objects to gain information

Question 5

What are exploratory procedures?

Answer 5

Specific hand movements we use to gain information about an object and are directly related to the information we want

Question 6

What is Initial exploration

Answer 6

Provides general information and is most often accomplished by the exploratory procedure referred to as an enclosure

Question 7

What are the types of exploratory procedures?

Answer 7

-Lateral motion ( Circular motions on an object often used for texture)
-Static contact ( used for temperature)
-Enclosure ( global shape)
-Function test (specific function)
-Pressure ( hardness)
-Unsupported holding (used for weight)
-Contour holding (exact shape volume)
-Part motion test (part motion)
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Question 8

In what situations would a visually abled person use haptic perception?

Answer 8

Light switch at night, grocery shopping