Although College Textbooks Frequently Cast a Trapezoidal Image on the Retina,students

question 12

Multiple Choice

Although college textbooks frequently cast a trapezoidal image on the retina,students typically perceive the books as rectangular objects. This illustrates the importance of

• A)size constancy.
• B)linear perspective.
• C)shape constancy.
• D)binocular cues.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A habitual strategy or pattern of approach for understanding and solving problems.

Eye Position

The specific location or orientation of the eyes, often used in psychological experiments to infer attention or interest.

Fovea

The area roughly at the retina’s center where cones are plentiful and visual acuity is greatest.

Peripheral Acuity

The ability to see and recognize details in the outer regions of the visual field, away from the center of gaze.