Question 1

An important visual skill is the ability to perceive objects as stable or unchanging even though the retinal image changes. This is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   continuity
B)   perceptual constancy
C)   perspective
D)   selective attentionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The trichromatic theory states that:

Accepted Answer

A)   the visual system treats triads of color as antagonistic to each other.
B)   three types of color feature detectors in the visual cortex are responsible for color perception.
C)   three types of cones exist, each sensitive to a certain range of wavelengths.
D)   species that detect ultraviolet light perceive three colors that are outside of the range of humans.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Our sense of vision produces a two-dimensional image on the back of the eye, but we interpret the world in three dimensions due to the process of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   perception
B)   sensation
C)   specific nerve energy
D)   functional encodingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Sensation and Perception

An important visual skill is the ability to perceive objects as stable or unchanging even though the retinal image changes. This is called _______________.

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Our sense of vision produces a two-dimensional image on the back of the eye, but we interpret the world in three dimensions due to the process of _______________.

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The trichromatic theory states that:

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Exam 6: Sensation and Perception

An important visual skill is the ability to perceive objects as stable or unchanging even though the retinal image changes. This is called _______________.

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Our sense of vision produces a two-dimensional image on the back of the eye, but we interpret the world in three dimensions due to the process of _______________.

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The trichromatic theory states that:

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