Psych-Module 8 Perception

What is perception?

• The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information
• The physical stimulation of sense organs
• The ability to see in color
• The detection of sound waves

What does the term 'Gestalt' emphasize in psychology?

• The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
• Individual elements are more important than the whole
• Experiences should always be broken down into basic parts
• Perception occurs without organization

In figure-ground perception, what is the 'figure'?

• The object that stands out
• The background
• The entire visual field
• The negative space

Which grouping principle refers to the tendency to perceive objects close to each other as a group?

• Proximity
• Similarity
• Closure
• Continuity

What is depth perception?

• The ability to see in three dimensions and judge distance
• The ability to see color
• The ability to focus on near and far objects
• The ability to perceive movement

What is a visual cliff?

• A laboratory device for testing depth perception
• A type of optical illusion
• A dangerous drop in terrain
• A method for measuring visual acuity

Which of the following is a binocular cue for depth perception?

• Retinal disparity
• Linear perspective
• Relative size
• Texture gradient

What is convergence in relation to depth perception?

• The inward movement of the eyes to focus on close objects
• The merging of parallel lines in the distance
• The blurring of distant objects
• The ability to see stereoscopic images

Which of these is NOT a monocular depth cue?

• Convergence
• Linear perspective
• Relative size
• Interposition

What is linear perspective in depth perception?

• Parallel lines appearing to converge in the distance
• Objects appearing larger when closer
• Nearby objects partially blocking distant objects
• Distant objects appearing less clear