Nelia is riding in a car and notices that stationary objects closer to her move faster than stationary objects that are further. Nelia is using the _____ technique regarding perception of a stimulus.
A) detection
B) search
C) phenomenological
D) magnitude estimation

Question

Nelia is riding in a car and notices that stationary objects closer to her move faster than stationary objects that are further. Nelia is using the _____ technique regarding perception of a stimulus.
A) detection
B) search
C) phenomenological 
D) magnitude estimation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the question is known as motion parallax, which is a cue used to perceive depth and distance. This falls under the category of phenomenological perception, as it involves interpreting sensory information and giving it meaning based on past experience and expectations.

Nelia Is Riding in a Car and Notices That Stationary