One Study Found That When Presented with a Picture, North

question 118

Multiple Choice

One study found that when presented with a picture, North American and European participants perceived an object as being a window behind a woman, while East Africans interpreted the same object as a box or basket on top of the woman's head. This study was presented as an example of

• A)the effect of cultural experiences on picture perception
• B)the effect of biology on sensation
• C)the effect of culture on the Gestalt law of continuity
• D)a cultural conflict between shape constancy and size constancy

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Definitions:

Objective Experience

Involves experiences that are seen as factual and observable, devoid of personal biases or interpretations.

Contemporary Psychologists

Psychologists who are currently active or have contributed to the field of psychology in recent times, incorporating modern theories and practices.

World

The earth and all life on it, or the realm of human existence and activity.

Evolutionary Psychology

A method in the social and natural sciences focusing on the study of psychological frameworks from a current evolutionary standpoint.