Sensation and Perception
When we perceive objects that are nearby as being larger, which monocular cue are we using?
relative size
linear perspective
relative height
interposition
What psychological concept best explains why individuals from collectivist societies might have more difficulty recognizing faces outside their own ethnic group?
Proximity principle suggests that we form relationships based upon geographical closeness however does not account for facial recognition abilities directly related ethnicity groups
The spotlight effect causes overestimation about how much others notice our appearance leading to less attention paid toward other ethnic groups.
Own-race bias stems from more exposure and interaction within one's racial group leading to better recognition skills for those faces.
Conformity pressure leads individuals within collectivist societies often adhere strictly societal norms including limited engagement with outgroup members.
What evidence supports the Gestalt principle of perceptual grouping by similarity?
Objects in close proximity appear grouped together.
Brighter objects appear nearer than dimmer objects.
Similar objects are perceived as grouped together.
Unconnected or related pieces of information are grouped to form a coherent, organized whole.
When we perceive smooth, continuous patterns instead of discontinuous ones, which group principle are we using?
proximity
continuity
closure
conectedness
What role does top-down processing play in visual perception?
It processes information from sensory receptors to the brain.
It facilitates color perception.
It allows us to interpret what we see based on context and experience.
It helps identify lines and shapes.
How do perceptual expectations influence visual processing according to top-down processing theory?
They necessitate that we begin by analyzing color and light intensity before forming recognition patterns.
They require us to focus first on specific detail before understanding the whole picture.
They allow us to interpret what we see by using our knowledge, experience, and context.
They depend solely on retinal disparity to derive understanding of scenes.
How would one challenge Hubel and Wiesel's feature detection model?
It doesn't account for color vision.
The model can't explain peripheral vision.
It is based on outdated neuroscientific research.
It fails to consider top-down processes in visual perception.

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What is the role of the retinal disparity in depth perception?
It provides cues about distance based on differing views from each eye.
It contributes to our ability to detect motion.
It allows us to perceive color differences.
It helps us adjust focus for objects at varying distances.
Who pioneered groundbreaking research on visual processing and perception related to the concept of "feature detectors"?
Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky
John Watson and B.F. Skinner
David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel
What implies that differences in culture can lead to variations in perception of visual illusions?
Convergence
Sensory adaptation
Dichromatism
Cultural relativism