Which of the Following Would Be an Example of the Influence

question 258

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of the influence of top-down processing?

• A) Your perceptual system 'filling in' the missing information from the part of the visual field hidden by the blind spot.
• B) Gradually being more sensitive to light after being in the dark for a period of time.
• C) Not being able to identify the dotted figures in a test of colour-deficiency.
• D) Seeing a normal Canadian flag after staring at a flag where the maple leaf and bars are green and the background is black for about a minute.

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Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change regardless of the level of production or business activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Selling Price

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Profit

The financial gain achieved when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Net Income

The amount of earnings left over after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.