Rosch (1973)compared Dani and English Speakers' Ability to Learn Nonsense

question 37

Multiple Choice

Rosch (1973) compared Dani and English speakers' ability to learn nonsense names for colors.What did she find?

• A) Only Dani speakers find it easier to learn nonsense names for focal colors than for nonfocal colors.
• B) Only English speakers find it easier to learn nonsense names for focal colors than for nonfocal colors.
• C) Both Dani speakers and English speakers find it easier to learn nonsense names for focal colors than for nonfocal colors.
• D) Neither Dani speakers and English speakers find it easier to learn nonsense names for focal colors than for nonfocal colors.

Identify and describe the different cues for depth perception.

Explain the physiological and psychological bases for perception.

Recognize the role of binocular and monocular cues in perceiving depth.

Understand the autokinetic effect and its implications on perception.

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