#1
Which of the following best describes perception?
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information
ExplanationPerception involves making sense of sensory input.
#2
What is the role of schemas in perception?
To organize and interpret sensory information
ExplanationSchemas help organize and make sense of sensory input.
#3
What is the role of context in perception?
To interpret sensory information
ExplanationContext helps in interpreting sensory input.
#4
What is the main difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation is the process of detecting stimuli, while perception involves organizing and interpreting sensory information.
ExplanationSensation is detecting stimuli, whereas perception involves interpreting sensory data.
#5
Which term describes the tendency to perceive patterns in random stimuli?
Pareidolia
ExplanationPareidolia is perceiving meaningful patterns from random stimuli.
#6
What is an example of selective attention?
Focusing solely on the conversation in a noisy room
ExplanationSelective attention is focusing on specific stimuli amidst distractions.
#7
Which theory suggests that we interpret ambiguous situations based on past experiences, cultural norms, and context clues?
Schema theory
ExplanationSchema theory aids in interpreting ambiguous situations through prior knowledge.
#8
What is an example of the halo effect?
Assuming someone is intelligent because they are well-dressed
ExplanationThe halo effect is attributing positive traits to someone based on one positive characteristic.
#9
Which term describes the tendency to fill in gaps in information to perceive a complete, whole object?
Closure
ExplanationClosure fills in missing parts to perceive complete objects.
#10
What is an example of perceptual set?
Seeing an optical illusion differently after learning the trick behind it
ExplanationPerceptual set alters perception based on prior experiences or knowledge.
#11
According to the attribution theory, what influences how we interpret the behavior of others?
The context in which the behavior occurs
ExplanationAttribution theory suggests behavior interpretation is influenced by situational context.
#12
In the context of perception, what does the term 'bottom-up processing' refer to?
Forming perceptions from individual sensory details to construct a whole
ExplanationBottom-up processing starts from sensory details to build perceptions.
#13
Which of the following is an example of top-down processing?
Noticing a stop sign while driving
ExplanationTop-down processing uses prior knowledge to interpret stimuli.
#14
What does the term 'perceptual set' refer to?
The tendency to perceive things based on one's expectations, experiences, and emotions
ExplanationPerceptual set influences perception based on expectations, experiences, and emotions.
#15
What does the term 'perceptual constancy' refer to?
The tendency to perceive objects as unchanging despite changes in sensory input
ExplanationPerceptual constancy maintains stable perception despite varying sensory input.
#16
In the context of perception, what does the term 'figure-ground' refer to?
The organization of the visual field into objects that stand out from their surroundings
ExplanationFigure-ground refers to distinguishing objects from their background in visual perception.