Quiz on Perception, Attention, and Thinking

What is the smallest amount of stimulation that our sensory system can detect called?

• Difference Threshold

• Signal Detection Theory

• Absolute Threshold

• Subliminal Perception

Which principle states that we perceive objects as having the same level of brightness regardless of lighting changes?

• Shape Constancy

• Brightness Constancy

• Size Constancy

• Depth Perception

What is the term for the ability to perceive a stimulus that is below the threshold for conscious experiences?

• Sensory Adaptation

• Difference Threshold

• Absolute Threshold

• Subliminal Perception

Which illusion describes the phenomenon where the moon appears larger when it is near the horizon?

• Moon Illusion

• Muller-Lyer Illusion

• Zollner Illusion

• Ponzo Illusion

What is the principle that states we group similar elements together in perception?

• Closure

• Similarity

• Proximity

• Figure-Ground

Which type of cue for depth perception involves the use of both eyes?

• Motion Parallax

• Relative Size

• Binocular Cues

• Monocular Cues

What is the term for the tendency to perceive familiar objects as having a standard shape, size, or color?

• Perceptual Constancy

• Gestalt Principles

• Illusions

• Sensation

Which of the following is NOT a type of perceptual error?

• Selective Perception

• Halo Effect

• Depth Perception

• Projection

What is the phenomenon called when our sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus decreases over time?

• Difference Threshold

• Absolute Threshold

• Sensory Adaptation

• Subliminal Perception

Which Gestalt principle states that elements arranged on a line or curve are perceived as more related?

• Similarity

• Continuity

• Focal Point

• Closure