Exam 5: Visual Pattern Perception

It is important for computational theorists to develop algorithms that derive 3-D shape representations from moving 2-D images because:

Which of the following was a problem in Cattell's (1886) study on the word-superiority effect that was fixed in Reicher and Wheeler's (1970) study?

The Gestalt principle that states that we tend to perceive figures as good, simple, and stable is the:

In looking at the figure below, we tend to see it as a complete heart. -This demonstrates the:

When we perceive a shape, our perception is influenced by our prior knowledge and expectations. This illustrates the importance of __________________ processing.

Which of the following statements regarding Palmer's studies on the role of context in object perception is FALSE?

In looking at the Kanizsa triangle, people report seeing a white triangle against a background of three dark circles. These edges of the triangle that are perceived but not physically present are called:

When looking for the letter "Q" among a group of "O"s, you use __________________ processing. When looking for the letter "P" among a group of "R"s, you use __________________ processing.

When two areas share a common boundary, the area that has a distinct shape, clearly defined edges, and is closer to the viewer is the:

Which of the following statements about face perception is TRUE?

When we analyze data from the sensory receptors, we use __________________ processing.

The law of grouping that states that when elements move in the same direction, we tend to see them as a unit is the:

The feature-integration approach emphasizes the importance of:

Research suggests that perception relies on:

The 2.5-D sketch is not as complete as the 3-D sketch in that it:

In the recognition-by-components approach, basic shapes called __________________ are processed.

Combining sine waves to represent the pattern in the stimulus is called: