Question 1

Claire works all night on a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle but misplaces 10 of the puzzle's pieces. She shows the puzzle to her friend Karen. Even though the puzzle is missing ten pieces, Karen can still perceive a complete picture by using the perceptual process of ​

Accepted Answer

Closure is the ability to perceive a complete picture or form even when parts of it are missing. In this case, even though the puzzle is missing ten pieces, Karen is still able to perceive a complete picture.

Question 2

You know that your friends Manuel and William are the same height. You use the fact that Manuel's image on your retina is smaller than William's to conclude that Manuel must be farther away from you. Which depth cue are you using?

Accepted Answer

The depth cue being used is relative size, as the fact that Manuel's image on the retina is smaller than William's suggests that Manuel must be farther away. This is based on the assumption that both individuals are the same height, so the only explanation for one appearing smaller on the retina is that they are farther away.

Question 3

Russel is having difficulty creating a sense of depth to his painting. His instructor, Olivier, suggests that he use a little blue in his color mixture for the deep background features. This will create the depth cue of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The suggestion to use a little blue in the color mixture for deep background features to create a sense of depth is related to the atmospheric perspective, which is a depth cue based on the understanding that distant objects appear less clear and bluer than nearer objects due to the scattering of light by the atmosphere. This makes distant objects appear more faded and blue, which is why the correct answer is "reduced clarity."

Question 4

In perceiving depth and distance, we interpret the pattern of light and shadow, and we normally assume that illumination comes from ____. ​

Accepted Answer

We normally assume that illumination comes from above, as it mimics the natural lighting in our environment (i.e. the sun or overhead lighting).

Question 5

While visiting the state fair, Darnelle notices that the pigs are all located in a pen together. Darnelle perceives the pigs as one group because of the principle of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The principle of common region suggests that elements located within the same bounded area (such as a pen) are perceived as being grouped together.

Question 6

Stella is walking near the railroad tracks and notices that the tracks recede to a point in the distance. She realizes that as the tracks get closer together, things appear farther away while objects located at spots where the tracks are far apart appear close. Stella has recognized the depth perception cue called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Stella has recognized the cue of linear perspective, which refers to the phenomenon where parallel lines appear to converge as they recede into the distance, creating a sense of depth and distance. The other options (relative size, reduced clarity, and visual field acuity) do not relate to the specific perceptual cue that Stella has noticed.

Question 7

After a fencing accident, Jerome had to wear a patch over one eye for several weeks. He is advised by his doctor not to drive a car because the patch will affect Jerome's use of the ____ cue for depth perception. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a fencing accident, Jerome had to...

Question 8

Rebecca's new boyfriend Andy takes her to a 3-D movie. In an effort to impress Rebecca, Andy explains to her that the movie appears to be three-dimensional by providing each eye with slightly different images, thus creating the illusion of depth. Andy cannot remember what this phenomenon is called, but Rebecca, tired of Andy's showing off, tells him it is called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon Andy is describing is called retinal disparity, which is the slight difference in perspectives between each eye that allows us to perceive depth and three-dimensional space. Ocular accommodation refers to the ability of the eye to adjust its focus, stroboscopic illusion refers to the perception of motion in a rapid sequence of static images, and shape constancy refers to the perception of an object's shape remaining constant even when viewed from different angles.

Question 9

When Monet paints haystacks, he depicts the haystacks that are closer to him with a lot of detail but the ones farther away with less detail.Monet is using the depth cue of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Monet is using the depth cue of gradient of texture, which means objects that are closer to the viewer have more texture and detail, while objects that are farther away have less texture and detail. This is evident in his depiction of the closer haystacks with more detail and the ones farther away with less detail.

Question 10

Suppose you are watching the live satellite broadcast of a news event. Because the program's sound is slightly delayed, there is a discrepancy between the words that you hear and the movement of the reporter's mouth. You might become momentarily confused because the broadcast is violating the grouping principle of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The grouping principle of synchrony states that elements that move or change at the same time tend to be grouped together. In this case, the sound and visual cues are not synchronised, which can lead to confusion for the viewer.

Question 11

Pierre is painting a picture and would like to make the bear in the painting appear closer than the forest. One way he could do this is by using the principle of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Interposition is the principle of depth perception that occurs when one object obstructs the view of another object. By placing the bear in front of the forest or partially obstructing the forest with the bear, Pierre can create the illusion of depth and make the bear appear closer to the viewer. This makes option D the best choice. Gestaltian proximity, closure, and common region are principles of grouping and visual perception, but they do not specifically relate to creating the illusion of depth.

Question 12

While working on an art project, Molly accidentally spills white-out onto her monkey drawing, causing the monkey to have detached arms, ears, and legs. However, Molly and her friends are still able to perceive the drawing as a whole monkey due to the ____ principle of perceptual organization. ​

Accepted Answer

The principle of closure suggests that we tend to perceive incomplete figures as complete, as long as enough of the figure is present to indicate what the whole would look like. In this case, even though the monkey drawing is missing parts due to the spill, Molly and her friends are still able to perceive it as a complete monkey because their brains fill in the missing information.

Question 13

While waiting at the end of a long line, Roger notices that he cannot determine the hair color or facial features of the people at the front of the line, but he can do so with people near him. Roger perceives people at the front of the line to be farther away due to what depth perception cue? ​

Accepted Answer

The gradient of texture is a depth perception cue that explains why objects that are farther away appear smoother or less detailed, which is why Roger cannot determine the hair color or facial features of people at the front of the line.

Question 14

The main question behind the study of depth and motion perception is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The study of depth and motion perception aims to understand how the brain processes visual information from two-dimensional sensory input and creates a three-dimensional perception of depth and motion.

Question 15

When you look at the pattern below, you tend to perceive three "groups" of two items each rather than perceiving six separate items. XXXXXX
This tendency is best explained by the Gestalt principle of ____.
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Accepted Answer

The principle of proximity states that objects that are close to each other tend to be perceived as a group. This is the best explanation for why we perceive three groups of two rather than six separate items in the pattern.

Question 16

Artists are able to create rich 3D environments on a 2D canvas by utilizing various techniques that essentially trick our ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Depth perception is the ability to perceive the distance and spatial relationships between objects. Artists can create the illusion of depth on a 2D canvas by utilizing techniques such as overlapping, linear perspective, and shading, which trick our depth perception into perceiving a 3D environment. The other options (A, B, D) are not directly related to creating 3D environments on a 2D canvas.

Question 17

Mikala has never been able to "see" what the hidden picture is in a new style of three-dimensional art. Every time Mikala looks at one of these, she sees only a set of discrete two-dimensional images. The Gestalt principle of ____ might explain why Mikala cannot see the three-dimensional picture. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mikala has never been able to "see"...

Question 18

Sascha is in a marching band. Because the band members move together identically, the audience perceives waves of motion. Sascha's band director has used the Gestalt principle of ____ to cause the audience to perceive the waves of motion. ​

Accepted Answer

The Gestalt principle of common fate states that objects that move together are perceived as a single unit. In this case, the band members moving together in a marching band create waves of motion that are perceived by the audience as a single unit, which is an example of common fate.

Question 19

In his art class, Justin's teacher is lecturing on depth perception cues in two-dimensional art. The instructor explains that people tend to perceive objects at the top of an image as being ____. ​

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, people tend to perceive objects at the top of an image as being more distant.

Question 20

Wes is helping his brother lay new flooring in his house. Even though there are four stacks of floor tiles next to each other, he perceives the one stack of gray granite separately from the three stacks of black marble because of the grouping principle of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wes is helping his brother lay new...

Quiz 4: Sensation and Perception

Claire works all night on a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle but misplaces 10 of the puzzle's pieces. She shows the puzzle to her friend Karen. Even though the puzzle is missing ten pieces, Karen can still perceive a complete picture by using the perceptual process of ​

You know that your friends Manuel and William are the same height. You use the fact that Manuel's image on your retina is smaller than William's to conclude that Manuel must be farther away from you. Which depth cue are you using?

Russel is having difficulty creating a sense of depth to his painting. His instructor, Olivier, suggests that he use a little blue in his color mixture for the deep background features. This will create the depth cue of ____. ​

In perceiving depth and distance, we interpret the pattern of light and shadow, and we normally assume that illumination comes from ____. ​

While visiting the state fair, Darnelle notices that the pigs are all located in a pen together. Darnelle perceives the pigs as one group because of the principle of ____. ​

After a fencing accident, Jerome had to wear a patch over one eye for several weeks. He is advised by his doctor not to drive a car because the patch will affect Jerome's use of the ____ cue for depth perception. ​

When Monet paints haystacks, he depicts the haystacks that are closer to him with a lot of detail but the ones farther away with less detail.Monet is using the depth cue of ____. ​

Pierre is painting a picture and would like to make the bear in the painting appear closer than the forest. One way he could do this is by using the principle of ____. ​

While working on an art project, Molly accidentally spills white-out onto her monkey drawing, causing the monkey to have detached arms, ears, and legs. However, Molly and her friends are still able to perceive the drawing as a whole monkey due to the ____ principle of perceptual organization. ​

While waiting at the end of a long line, Roger notices that he cannot determine the hair color or facial features of the people at the front of the line, but he can do so with people near him. Roger perceives people at the front of the line to be farther away due to what depth perception cue? ​

The main question behind the study of depth and motion perception is ____. ​

When you look at the pattern below, you tend to perceive three "groups" of two items each rather than perceiving six separate items. XXXXXX This tendency is best explained by the Gestalt principle of ____. ​

Artists are able to create rich 3D environments on a 2D canvas by utilizing various techniques that essentially trick our ____. ​

Sascha is in a marching band. Because the band members move together identically, the audience perceives waves of motion. Sascha's band director has used the Gestalt principle of ____ to cause the audience to perceive the waves of motion. ​

In his art class, Justin's teacher is lecturing on depth perception cues in two-dimensional art. The instructor explains that people tend to perceive objects at the top of an image as being ____. ​

Wes is helping his brother lay new flooring in his house. Even though there are four stacks of floor tiles next to each other, he perceives the one stack of gray granite separately from the three stacks of black marble because of the grouping principle of ____. ​

Claire works all night on a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle but misplaces 10 of the puzzle's pieces. She shows the puzzle to her friend Karen. Even though the puzzle is missing ten pieces, Karen can still perceive a complete picture by using the perceptual process of

Russel is having difficulty creating a sense of depth to his painting. His instructor, Olivier, suggests that he use a little blue in his color mixture for the deep background features. This will create the depth cue of ____.

In perceiving depth and distance, we interpret the pattern of light and shadow, and we normally assume that illumination comes from ____.

While visiting the state fair, Darnelle notices that the pigs are all located in a pen together. Darnelle perceives the pigs as one group because of the principle of ____.

After a fencing accident, Jerome had to wear a patch over one eye for several weeks. He is advised by his doctor not to drive a car because the patch will affect Jerome's use of the ____ cue for depth perception.

When Monet paints haystacks, he depicts the haystacks that are closer to him with a lot of detail but the ones farther away with less detail.Monet is using the depth cue of ____.

Pierre is painting a picture and would like to make the bear in the painting appear closer than the forest. One way he could do this is by using the principle of ____.

While working on an art project, Molly accidentally spills white-out onto her monkey drawing, causing the monkey to have detached arms, ears, and legs. However, Molly and her friends are still able to perceive the drawing as a whole monkey due to the ____ principle of perceptual organization.

While waiting at the end of a long line, Roger notices that he cannot determine the hair color or facial features of the people at the front of the line, but he can do so with people near him. Roger perceives people at the front of the line to be farther away due to what depth perception cue?

The main question behind the study of depth and motion perception is ____.

When you look at the pattern below, you tend to perceive three "groups" of two items each rather than perceiving six separate items. XXXXXX This tendency is best explained by the Gestalt principle of ____.

Artists are able to create rich 3D environments on a 2D canvas by utilizing various techniques that essentially trick our ____.

Sascha is in a marching band. Because the band members move together identically, the audience perceives waves of motion. Sascha's band director has used the Gestalt principle of ____ to cause the audience to perceive the waves of motion.

In his art class, Justin's teacher is lecturing on depth perception cues in two-dimensional art. The instructor explains that people tend to perceive objects at the top of an image as being ____.

Wes is helping his brother lay new flooring in his house. Even though there are four stacks of floor tiles next to each other, he perceives the one stack of gray granite separately from the three stacks of black marble because of the grouping principle of ____.