The Tendency to Perceive Objects as Maintaining the Same ________

question 258

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive objects as maintaining the same ________ despite differences in distance, viewing angle, and lighting is called perceptual constancy.

• A) motion, proximity, and colour.
• B) similarity, continuity, and depth.
• C) size, shape, and brightness.
• D) organization, fluency, and width.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology that describes the process in which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation, influencing their emotional reaction.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, representing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory suggesting that the motivation of behavior arises from biological needs that drive an individual to act in ways that reduce these drives.

Cognitive Developmental Theory

A theory in psychology that explains how children acquire the ability to think, learn, and reason as they grow.