Parasychology and Illusions

Question 1

Wundt-Jastrow Illusion

Answer 1

size illusion- two identical curves appear to be different sizes, same sensation but different perception

Question 2

Bisection Illusion

Answer 2

relative height, one line interrupts another, interrupted line appears shorter

Question 3

Muller Lyer Illusion

Answer 3

identical lines appear different lengths, b/c of depth and tail ends

Question 4

Subliminal perception

Answer 4

below the threshold for conscious recognition (ex. messages in songs)

Question 5

perceptual set

Answer 5

mental predisposition/ expectation to perceive in a certain way

Question 6

schemata

Answer 6

background set from our experience

Question 7

extrasensory perceptions

Answer 7

claim that perception can occur APART from sensory input

Question 8

precognition

Answer 8

knowing something before it occurs

Question 9

clairvoyance

Answer 9

being able to see images of distant places

Question 10

psychokinesis

Answer 10

telekinesis- moving an object with your mind

Question 11

telepathy

Answer 11

mind to mind communication

Question 12

Phi phenomenon

Answer 12

perceptual illusion that tricks your eyes into thinking still images are actually moving

Question 13

Stroboscopic movement

Answer 13

visual phenomenon in which viewing a series of slightly varying pictures in rapid succession produces the effect of continuous movement