What Does the Cross on Velázquez's Tunic in Las Meninas

question 3

Multiple Choice

What does the cross on Velázquez's tunic in Las Meninas signify?

• A) that he was a painter of the court
• B) that he was a Catholic
• C) that he was a member of the Order of Santiago
• D) that he painted this on a Sunday
• E) none of the other answers

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by the organism.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in intensity between two stimuli required for them to be perceived as different 50% of the time.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task in the environment while ignoring other irrelevant information.