The Necker Cube Is an Example of an Ambiguous Figure

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Necker cube is an example of an ambiguous figure. Which of the following statements regarding the cube is NOT true?

• A) The information given in the drawing does not cause perception of the cube in one orientation over the other.
• B) The lines on the page are neutral in regard to the shape's configuration in depth.
• C) The lines on the page contradict one another and so a cube can never be perceived.
• D) There is more than one perceptual interpretation of the cube's orientation.

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Definitions:

Morale

Morale is the capacity of a group's members to maintain belief in an institution or goal, particularly in the face of opposition or hardship.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Generalized Belief

A widely held opinion or conviction that is not specific to a particular instance but applies across many situations.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after discussing an issue.