Ichiro's Mother Is Trying to Teach Him How to Catch

question 54

Multiple Choice

Ichiro's mother is trying to teach him how to catch a ball. As the ball approaches Ichiro, it takes up more and more space on Ichiro's retinas. Ichiro perceives the change in size to mean that the ball is getting closer to him rather than perceiving it to mean the ball is getting larger. Which term does the best job of describing this phenomenon?

• A) Texture gradient
• B) Linear perspective
• C) Motion parallax
• D) Visual expansion

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for higher-order functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Brain

The organ in the head of living beings that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity, central to the nervous system.

Models of Abnormality

Theoretical frameworks used to understand the causes and treatment of mental health disorders, including biological, psychological, and social factors.

Humanistic-existential Model

A therapeutic approach combining humanistic principles focusing on the individual's potential with existentialist ideas emphasizing free will and self-determination.