Name and Describe the Three Levels of Acculturation as Stated

question 8

Essay

Name and describe the three levels of acculturation as stated by Cuellar, Arnold, and Maldonado (1995).

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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.