The Relationship Between an Object and the Background on Which

question 118

Multiple Choice

The relationship between an object and the background on which it is portrayed is referred to as the:

• A) figure and ground.
• B) subject and contrast.
• C) figure and contrast.
• D) subject and background.

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Definitions:

Warm and Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings in the skin that respond to temperature changes, with some responding to warmth and others to coolness.

Temperature

A physical quantity expressing hot and cold, measured by a thermometer and determined by measuring the kinetic energy of the particles of an object.

Brain

The complex central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating vital functions, and enabling thought, emotion, and memory.

Discriminating Odors

The ability to recognize and differentiate between various smells.