Perception Theories Quiz

Gibson's Direct Theory of Perception suggests that

• perception is more important than sensation

• sensation is not linked to perception

• sensation and perception are the same thing

• perception is cognitive function that uses sensation and experience

Gregory's Constructivist theory suggests that

• perception is sensation

• perception is our brain building the world around us

• perception is a direct process

• perception is an innate ability

Describe Gregory's Constructivist Theory of Perception (4 marks)

What is the optic array?

• The nerve that connects the eye to the brain

• The receptor cells on the back of the eye

• Everything we can see at any one time

• A monocular depth cue

The Visual Cliff experiment provides evidence for

• Gibson's Theory of Direct Perception

• Gregory's Theory of Direct Perception

• Gibson's Constructivist Theory of Perception

• Gregory's Constructivist Theory of Perception

What does Gregory mean by inference?

• Our brains often have to work out what we see in our environment

• Our perceptions are always accurate

• We all see the world in the same way

• We do not rely on past experiences to guide our perception

Can visual illusions be explained by theories of perception?

• Yes, both Gibson's and Gregory's theories explain visual illusions

• Yes, Gibson's theory explains visual illusions

• Yes, Gregory's theory explains visual illusions

• No, both theories of perception fail to explain visual illusions

Motion Parallax is

• when closer objects appear to move faster than distant objects

• a binocular depth cue

• an example of an optic array

• a static visual cue

Describe Gibson's Direct Theory of Perception (4 marks)

According to Fantz, which image do babies 'prefer' to look at, suggesting that perception is innate?

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