Exam 18: Vision and Perceptual Organization and Interpretation

If two objects are assumed to be the same size, the object that casts the smaller retinal image is perceived to be

The term gestalt means

Which of the following is NOT a monocular depth cue?

Which of the following explains why a rose appears equally red in bright and dim light?

Sensory restriction is much more likely to hinder visual development in early infancy than during other times of life. This suggests that there is a(n) ________ for normal visual development.

The ability of newly hatched chicks to perceive depth best serves to support the views of

As the farmer looked across her field, the parallel rows of young corn plants appeared to converge in the distance. This provided her with a distance cue known as

When we stare at an object, each eye receives a slightly different image, providing a depth cue known as

When the Moon is near the horizon, it appears larger than when it is high in the sky. This effect is primarily a result of

Studies of the visual cliff have provided evidence that much of depth perception is

A person claiming to be able to read another's mind is claiming to have the ESP ability of

Infants who were exposed to the visual cliff

Experiments with distorted visual environments demonstrate that

Which philosopher maintained that knowledge comes from inborn ways of organizing our sensory experiences?

After some practice, Carol was able to read books while holding them upside down. This best illustrates

The size of the pupil is controlled by the

Simultaneously analyzing distinct subunits of information received by different areas of the brain is known as

The process by which the lens changes its curvature is

As we move, viewed objects cast changing shapes on our retinas, although we do not perceive the objects as changing. This is part of the phenomenon of

The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion. This best illustrates