A drawing, such as the "three-pronged widget," that cannot be organized into a stable, consistent, or meaningful perception is considered

A) camouflage.
B) a perceptual frustration.
C) an ambiguous stimulus.
D) an impossible figure.

Question

A drawing, such as the "three-pronged widget," that cannot be organized into a stable, consistent, or meaningful perception is considered

A) camouflage. 
B) a perceptual frustration. 
C) an ambiguous stimulus. 
D) an impossible figure.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An impossible figure is a drawing or image that is physically impossible to create, and therefore cannot be organized into a stable, consistent, or meaningful perception. The "three-pronged widget" described in the question is an example of an impossible figure.

A Drawing, Such as the "Three-Pronged Widget," That Cannot Be