Which of the Following Best Illustrates Figure-Ground Discrimination of Perceptual

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates figure-ground discrimination of perceptual organization?

• A)When you look at a field of flowers, you notice that the details of the flowers fade as you look toward the horizon.
• B)As you drive in a car, the mailboxes seem to fly by you faster than buildings in the distance.
• C)While at a party, you can clearly see the person with whom you are talking, but you don't really notice all the other people behind her.
• D)Monkeys appear pretty big if they are close to you, but they appear small if they are far away.

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Definitions:

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process whereby perceptions are built from sensory input by drawing on our experience and expectations.

Signal Detection

A theory that involves distinguishing between informative signals and background noise and the decision-making process in uncertain conditions.

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Recognize

To identify someone or something seen, known, or experienced before.