Question 1

Even though a motion picture actually consists of a series of still frames, we perceive it conveying continuous movement. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even though a motion picture actually consists...

Question 2

If you stare at a pinpoint of light in an otherwise darkened room, after a few seconds the light will seem to move. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic illusion occurs when a stationary object appears to move after staring at it in a darkened room for an extended period of time. The other options do not fit the description of the phenomenon described.

Question 3

An illusion due to misleading cues in stimuli which cause us to create perceptions that are inaccurate or impossible is called a(n) ________ illusion.

Accepted Answer

A perceptual illusion occurs when our brain interprets stimuli in a way that does not match the physical reality of the situation. This can occur due to misleading cues in the environment, such as when a straight line appears to be bent or when a stationary object appears to be moving. Physical illusions, on the other hand, are caused by actual physical distortions in the visual stimuli (e.g. mirages). Induced illusions are created by external stimuli, such as drugs or hypnosis. Stroboscopic illusions involve the perception of motion or stillness due to rapidly flashing light.

Question 4

A child is asked to estimate the size of a poker chip. The child is then allowed to exchange the poker chip for candy. The child is then asked to estimate the size of an identical poker chip. This time the child's estimate of the size of the poker chip is most likely to be ________ the first estimate.

Accepted Answer

The child's estimate is likely to be larger because the poker chip is now associated with a positive reward (candy), which can influence perception and make the chip seem more valuable or significant, thus appearing larger.

Question 5

You are told you are going to be shown some words related to food. The experimenter then shows you the word "piazo" and you perceive the word as "pizza." This shows that your perceptions are affected by your ________.

Accepted Answer

This scenario shows that the participant's perception of "piazo" as "pizza" was influenced by their expectations based on the context of being shown words related to food. This suggests that their perceptions are affected by their expectations.

Question 6

People who tend to perceive the elements of their environment as separate and distinct from one another are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Field-independent individuals have the ability to perceive items and elements as distinct from the background or the overall field. This means they can focus on details without being overly influenced by the surrounding context.

Question 7

As part of an experiment, Billy is sitting in a darkened room. A light is flashed on a certain point in the room, then flashed off, and a second light is flashed on a split second later at a point a short distance away. This process is repeated several times. Although Billy is really seeing two separate lights flashed at different points on the wall, he perceives them as one light moving from one point to another. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The Phi phenomenon is the apparent motion caused by blinking lights in close succession. In this case, the two separate lights flashing in quick succession are perceived as one light moving from one point to another.

Question 8

When you stop at a railroad crossing at night, instead of correctly perceiving two red lights that flash alternately you may perceive a single red light that moves back and forth from left to right. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you stop at a railroad crossing...

Question 9

If you place a stick in the water, the part of the stick that is under the water appears bent. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you place a stick in the...

Question 10

Flashing a series of still pictures in rapid succession causes ________.

Accepted Answer

Flashing a series of still pictures in rapid succession causes stroboscopic motion, which creates the illusion of continuous motion. The brain perceives the individual pictures as a single, moving image.

Question 11

The physical displacement of an object from one position to another is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The physical displacement of an object from one position to another refers to real movement. This means that an object is actually moving from one place to another – it is not an illusion or perceived motion (apparent movement) caused by stimuli or external factors (induced movement) and it is not movement of living organisms (biological movement).

Question 12

A child is asked to estimate the size of a poker chip. The child is then allowed to exchange the poker chip for candy. The child is then asked to estimate the size of an identical poker chip. This time the child's estimate of the poker chip is substantially larger, because the child has learned to place value on the poker chip. This shows the effects of ________ on perception.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child is asked to estimate the...

Question 13

Our general method of dealing with the environment is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The general method of dealing with the environment is known as cognitive style. Intelligence, perceptual style, and personality are all factors that can influence an individual's cognitive style, but they are not the same thing as the method of dealing with the environment.

Question 14

People who do not clearly differentiate the shape, color, size, or other qualities of individual items are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

People who do not clearly differentiate the shape, color, size, or other qualities of individual items are known as field-dependent.

Question 15

Clues to sound localization that require the use of both ears are called ________ clues.

Accepted Answer

Binaural clues require the use of both ears to determine the location of a sound. Binocular clues refer to depth perception that is dependent on both eyes, dichromatic refers to individuals who have only two types of color receptors instead of the typical three, and biclonic is not a recognized term in psychology.

Question 16

Research indicates that ________ influence(s) perception.

Accepted Answer

Both personality and culture can influence perception. Personality can affect how individuals interpret and process sensory information, while culture can shape the way people categorize and interpret stimuli based on their cultural norms, values, and beliefs. Cross-cultural differences in perception have been observed in areas such as color perception, visual illusions, and facial expressions. Therefore, it is important to consider both personality and cultural factors when studying perception.

Question 17

An illusion due to distortion of information reaching receptor cells is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An illusion due to distortion of information...

Question 18

The stimulation of the senses is known as sensation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Sensation refers to the activation of our senses by stimuli in the environment, leading to the perception of sensory information.

Question 19

The phenomenon in which we perceive movement in objects that are actually standing still is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the question is known as apparent movement. Induced movement refers to the perception of movement that is caused by eye movements, such as when looking at a stationary object while in a moving vehicle. Biological movement refers to the perception of movement in living organisms, such as humans or animals. Real movement refers to the actual physical movement of an object.

Question 20

The autokinetic illusion is exemplified by ________.

Accepted Answer

The autokinetic illusion occurs when a tiny, constantly shining light appears to be moving or drifting, which is exemplified by choice B.

Quiz 3: Sensation and Perception