Perceptual Constancy Refers to Our Ability to

question 1

Multiple Choice

Perceptual constancy refers to our ability to

• A)switch back and forth between the figure and the ground in a figure-ground problem.
• B)have all of our sensory systems working on overload in a highly stressful situation.
• C)adjust to the amount of light in the room even if that requires light or dark adaptation.
• D)see an object as the same size even though we move closer to it or farther from it.

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Definitions:

Feelings of Inferiority

Emotions stemming from a perceived lack of worth compared to others, potentially affecting self-esteem and motivation.

Unrealistic Expectancies

Beliefs or anticipations that are not based on reality or practicality, often leading to disappointment.

Psychoanalytic Approach

A method of understanding human behavior that emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes and early child-development issues.

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, focusing on unconscious desires and childhood experiences.