Steve Has Just Done Poorly on an Algebra Exam

question 121

Multiple Choice

Steve has just done poorly on an algebra exam. He has been feeling depressed for several weeks and he attributes his poor performance to the fact that he is a lousy math student. Characteristic of the depressive cognitive triad, Steve is specifically displaying negative views of __________.

• A)the world
• B)the future
• C)the present
• D)oneself

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

The perceptual phenomenon where the perception of objects remains relatively unchanged under different conditions such as changes in illumination, distance, or perspective.

Figure-ground Distinction

Refers to the visual perception ability to separate objects (figure) from their background (ground), allowing focus on specific elements in a field of perception.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in images processed by the left and right eyes, which is important for depth perception.

Shape Constancy

The perception of the shape of an object as constant even when its shape changes on the retina.