The Tendency for Perceptions of Objects to Remain Relatively Unchanged

question 23

Multiple Choice

The tendency for perceptions of objects to remain relatively unchanged in spite of changes in size,shape,and/or color is called _____.

• A) monocular constancy
• B) perceptual constancy
• C) linear perspective
• D) the figure-ground principle

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Definitions:

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process that uses higher-level knowledge and expectations to understand and interpret sensory information.

Bottom-up Processing

A sensory processing approach that begins with input from the physical environment, with perception starting at the sensory level and moving up to higher levels of processing.

Perceptual Set

A readiness to perceive certain aspects of available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations.

Binocular Disparity

Binocular depth perception cue; the difference in images between the two eyes, which is greater for objects that are close and smaller for distant objects.