Things That Form Patterns That Are Meaningful Are Likely to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

Things that form patterns that are meaningful are likely to be grouped together according to the law of

• A) simplicity.
• B) similarity.
• C) pragnanz.
• D) familiarity.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

An approach in perception where processing starts with the sensory input and works its way up to the formation of a perception without preconceived knowledge.

Size Constancy

The phenomenon that one’s perception of an object remains constant even as the retinal image of the object changes size (e.g., because the object has moved closer to or farther away from the perceiver).

Odd-Quadrant Discrimination

A cognitive test focusing on the ability to distinguish between stimuli that vary according to a specific criterion, placed in non-standard quadrants.

Complex Stimulus Display

A visual or auditory presentation that contains multiple, diverse elements requiring processing and interpretation.