Jenna Sees a Picture of a Dog Standing in Front

question 57

Multiple Choice

Jenna sees a picture of a dog standing in front of a tree.The dog is blocking part of Jenna's view,so that she cannot see a portion of the tree trunk.Jenna does,however,perceive the tree to have an intact,continuous trunk.Jenna's perception reminds us that

• A)people generally "fill in" missing perceptual information,guided by the Gestalt principles.
• B)people generally assume that trees have intact trunks.
• C)people are able to perceive accurately if the scene they are viewing is a familiar one.
• D)the viewer's contribution to perception is evident in the laboratory but not in more realistic settings.

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Definitions:

Insight

The ability to understand the inner nature of things or to gain an intuitive understanding of complex situations or problems.

Algorithm

A set of rules or a step-by-step process designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem.

Heuristic

A simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgments and solve problems efficiently; usually speedier but also more error-prone than an algorithm.

Tools

Devices or implements used to carry out a function or perform a task, often making jobs easier or possible.