Random for Exam 3

Question 1

Misapplied size constancy scaling

Answer 1

we see objects as the same size even if we look from different distances

Question 2

Architectural acoustics

Answer 2

the study of sound in homes and other buildings and the design of those structures for optimal acoustic performance

Question 3

What causes the colors we see?

Answer 3

pigments (absorb and reflect) and phsycical. Structure (prism)* which I was told is the answer

Question 4

Angular Size Theory

Answer 4

According to the angular size theory, the perceived size of an object is proportional to its angular size. That is, two objects with the same angular size will appear to be the same size, regardless of their physical size or distance from the observer. This principle allows us to perceive the relative size of objects at different distances, which is essential for visual recognition and depth perception.

Question 5

Conflicting cues theory

Answer 5

our perception of the line length depends on the actual length of the line and the overall length of the figure

Question 6

Müller-Lyer illusion

Answer 6

Müller-Lyer illusion is a well-known visual illusion that involves the perception of the length of two lines with arrowheads. This illusion is named after Franz Carl Müller-Lyer, who first described it in the late 19th century.