Question 1

The distance cue in which faraway objects appear to be hazy and have a blurred outline is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Aerial perspective is the distance cue in which faraway objects appear to be hazy and have a blurred outline. Linear perspective refers to the way parallel lines appear to converge in the distance. Shadowing is a cue that provides information about the position of objects in relation to a light source. Motion parallax is the way objects appear to move at different speeds depending on their distance from the viewer when the viewer's perspective is in motion.

Question 2

Single-eye vision is to __________ as double-eye vision is to __________.

Accepted Answer

Single-eye vision is referred to as monocular vision, while double-eye vision is referred to as binocular vision.

Question 3

When you look out the window of a car that is traveling 60 mph, close objects appear __________.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is due to motion parallax, where objects closer to the observer appear to move faster than those further away when observed from a moving viewpoint, such as a car.

Question 4

The distance cue in which objects at greater distances appear to be smoother is __________.

Accepted Answer

Texture gradient refers to the phenomenon where objects at greater distances appear to have smaller and less detailed textures. This is because the details of the object become compressed and less visible as the distance increases. The other options are different distance cues: linear perspective refers to parallel lines converging at a distance, aerial perspective refers to objects appearing less distinct and bluer as they get farther away, and motion parallax refers to objects appearing to move at different speeds when the viewer moves their head or eyes.

Question 5

Perceiving incomplete objects as complete defines the Gestalt principle of __________

Accepted Answer

The principle of closure refers to the tendency to perceive incomplete figures as complete. This happens because the brain fills in gaps of information to create a complete image or figure.

Question 6

The saying "Birds of a feather flock together" is most closely aligned with the __________ principle of perceptual organization.

Accepted Answer

The principle of similarity states that items that are similar tend to be grouped together perceptually. In this case, the similar feature is that the birds have the same feather, hence they flock together.

Question 7

One-eye vision is to __________ as two-eye vision is to __________.

Accepted Answer

One-eye vision is referred to as monocular vision, which involves the use of one eye, while two-eye vision is known as binocular vision, involving the use of both eyes.

Question 8

The distance cue in which two parallel lines extend into the distance and seem to come together at one point is called __________.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of linear perspective, which is a powerful distance cue where distant parallel edges appear to converge at a point in the distance.

Question 9

How blurry-looking an object appears and linear perspective are cues associated with __________ depth perception.

Accepted Answer

Blurriness and linear perspective are both monocular cues, which means they can be perceived with only one eye. Binocular disparity, on the other hand, requires both eyes to perceive depth. Kinesthetic cues are related to proprioception, or the sense of the body's position and movement in space, which is not directly related to depth perception.

Question 10

While riding on a train, Paul notices that the trees and telephone poles close to the tracks seem to flash by, while the buildings, trees, and mountains that are farther away seem to move by more slowly. This phenomenon is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Motion parallax is the perception of objects appearing to move at different speeds depending on their distance from the observer, with objects closer to the observer appearing to move faster than those further away. This is the phenomenon that Paul is experiencing while riding on the train. Aerial perspective refers to the effects of atmospheric haze on the appearance of objects that are farther away, while subliminal motion and motion differential are not valid concepts in this context.

Question 11

Railroad tracks converging in the distance best illustrate which monocular cue(s)?

Accepted Answer

The converging railroad tracks create a sense of depth and distance due to the monocular cue of linear perspective, which occurs when parallel lines appear to converge at a vanishing point in the distance. The texture gradient is not as applicable in this scenario as it refers to a gradual change in the size and spacing of elements in a scene as they move further away, rather than the convergence of parallel lines. Clearness is not a monocular cue.

Question 12

When you look out the window of a car that is traveling 60 mph, objects at different locations appear to move at different speeds. This apparent motion is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as motion parallax, where closer objects appear to move faster in the opposite direction of the car's motion, while farther objects appear to move slower in the same direction as the car's motion. The other options are not applicable to this phenomenon.

Question 13

Elements that share common features such as size, shape, or color are viewed as a set. This defines which Gestalt law of organization?

Accepted Answer

The law of similarity states that elements that share common features are viewed as a set.

Question 14

The impression of depth can be created or enhanced in visual art by encouraging the person viewing a drawing to assume that converging lines are actually parallel. This artistic ploy uses the depth cue of __________.

Accepted Answer

Linear perspective involves using converging lines to create the illusion of depth and distance in a two-dimensional image. By making the viewer assume that these converging lines are actually parallel, the artist can further enhance the sense of depth in their work.

Question 15

Gestalt theorists propose that much of what we see is divided into __________.

Accepted Answer

Gestalt theorists propose that much of what we see is divided into figure (the object of focus) and ground (the background or context).

Question 16

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become __________.

Accepted Answer

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become less detailed in the distance. As objects move farther away from the viewer, they appear smaller and less detailed. This is because the visual angle of the object decreases with distance, making it more difficult for the viewer to discern fine details.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a monocular cue?

Accepted Answer

Linear perspective, where parallel lines appear to converge with distance, is a monocular cue for depth perception. This is exemplified by trees in a forest appearing to converge in the distance.

Question 18

A drawing of a gravel road depicts the tiny rocks as becoming smaller and less distinct as one looks "down the lane." This simulation of depth on a two-dimensional sheet of paper is an example of the __________ cue.

Accepted Answer

The description of the drawing indicates that the texture of the gravel road appears to change in a consistent way as it recedes into the distance. This is an example of a texture gradient, which is one of the monocular depth cues used to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface.

Question 19

If perceptual information aiding in depth perception must be drawn simultaneously from both eyes, it is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

Binocular cues require input from both eyes to create depth perception, while monocular cues can be perceived with just one eye. Contralateral input refers to information being processed on the opposite side of the brain from the corresponding eye, and a duoretinal image is not a recognized term in psychology.

Question 20

Which Gestalt law of organization must always occur even if other laws of organization are also illustrated?

Accepted Answer

The figure-ground law is the foundation of all other Gestalt laws of organization as it establishes the distinction between foreground and background elements. Even if other laws are also present, the figure-ground distinction must always be present.

Quiz 3: Sensation and Perception