Seeing an Open Door as Rectangular, Even When We Are

question 77

Multiple Choice

Seeing an open door as rectangular, even when we are viewing it from an odd angle and the image hitting our retina is more in the shape of a trapezoid, is an example of

• A) bottom-up processing.
• B) shape constancy.
• C) preattentive processing.
• D) motion parallax.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The quality of being easily shaped or molded, or the ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.

Eight to Nine Years

A developmental phase in childhood characterized by growing independence, cognitive and physical skills development, and an increased understanding of the world.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are established through synapses, allowing for the transfer of information and contributing to learning and memory.