A visual illusion is best described as:

• consistent misinterpretation of real sensory stimuli.

• a trick involving the visual perception system.

• a false belief despite obvious proof that what is being looked at is incorrect.

• a perception that occurs without external stimulation of the eye.

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The Müller-Lyer illusion demonstrates that if the retinal images of two lines are identical, then people who grew up in ‘carpentered worlds’:

• cannot be fooled.

• can make perceptual errors unless a ruler is available.

• will usually interpret the two lines as being of the same length.

• can find themselves making errors of judgment by ignoring ‘carpentered world’ cues.

The Ames room illusion demonstrates that:

• viewing objects over a stretch of visible terrain can distort perception.

• perception is more accurate when we use monocular cues as well as binocular cues.

• we always maintain size constancy over shape constancy.

• if two things appear to be the same distance away but have retinal images indicating that they are different sizes, then perceived size is determined by the size of the retinal images.

In relation to taste perception, which of the following is a characteristic of texture?

• colour

• labelling

• packaging

• mouthfeel

The physical stimulus for texture perception is

• colour

• mouthfeel

• touch

• colour intensity

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Which of the following points is correct about synaesthesia?

• an imagined experience

• involves perceptual distortions

• causes brain injury

• caused by brain injury

The visual cue that tends to be predominant in the judgment of flavour is

• colour

• labelling

• packaging

• light

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Research findings indicate that more intensely coloured foods or drinks are likely to be perceived as

• sweeter

• unhealthy

• lacking in flavour

• more intensely flavoured

Where are taste receptors located?

• in taste buds

• in papillae

• in tastants

• in the cranial nerve

When we have difficulty separating a figure from the background in a picture or in an everyday setting, it is most likely due to an inability to

• use linear perspective.

• use monocular cues.

• use retinal disparity.

• perceive the contour lines which belong to the figure.

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