AP Psychology Unit 3 Review Assessment

Front

What is the term for the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli over time?

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Sensory Adaptation

Front

Which theory proposes that we can perceive stimuli below our absolute threshold?

Back

Subliminal Message

Front

Concept that states the the smallest level of stimulus that can be detected, usually defined as at least half the time

Back

Absolute Threshold

Front

Who is associated with the concept of absolute threshold in psychology?

Back

Gustav Fechner

Front

Which set of principles suggests that humans naturally perceive patterns and wholes rather than just individual parts?

Back

Gestalt Principles

Front

What is the term for the coming together of two eyes to focus on a single object?

Back

Convergence

Front

Which cue for depth perception refers to the difference in images produced by the left and right eye?

Back

Binocular Cue

Front

Which principle of perception allows us to perceive objects as having a consistent size, despite changes in their retinal image?

Back

Size Constancy

Front

What is the term for the visual perception cue that involves judging an object's distance based on the relative motion of objects?

Back

Motion Parallax

Front

Which principle of perception allows us to perceive objects as having consistent shape and size, despite changes in the viewing angle?

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Perceptual Constancy