The light around the movie marquee flashed on-and-off in succession However, Jamil did not perceive them as separate lights flashing, but instead saw a continuous band of light moving around the edge of the marquee. Jamil’s perception illustrates:

Related Mcqs:

1. Jamil is looking at two objects he knows are the same size. However, it appears that one of the objects looks smaller than the other. Therefore, Jamil concludes the smaller objects is father away from him than the one that appears larger. Jamil is using what method to determine depth?

   A. Linear perspective
   B. Relative size
   C. Interposition
   D. Accommodation

2. A string of lights is flashed in sequence. We perceive the situation as a light that moves along the string. This is a demonstration of _______________?

   A. location constancy
   B. brightness constancy
   C. the phi phenomenon
   D. binocular disparity

3. The sequentially flashing Christmas tree lights appeared to generate pulsating waves of motion. This best illustrates:

   A. Visual capture
   B. Relative motion
   C. Retinal disparity
   D. The phi phenomenon

4. Jamil’s horse looks just as black in the brilliant sunlight as it does in the dim light of the stable. This illustrates what is known as:

   A. Perceptual adaptation
   B. The phi phenomenon
   C. Perceptual set
   D. Lightness constancy

5. The perception that Bugs Bunny is hopping across a movie screen best illustrates:

   A. Stroboscopic movement
   B. Visual capture
   C. The Ponzo illusion
   D. Perceptual adaptation

6. If you project a red, a green, and a blue light into space, the point at which the three lights cross will lead to the perception of:

   A. Ultraviolet light
   B. White light
   C. Orange light
   D. Infrared light

7. In experiments, an image is quickly flashed and then replaced by a “masking” stimulus that inhibits conscious perception of the original image. In these experiments, the researchers are studying the effect of:

   A. Tinnitus
   B. Accommodation
   C. Blindsight
   D. Priming

8. The perception of a humanlike face in the random configurations of the lunar landscape best illustrates the impact of______on visual perception.

   A. Perceptual schemas
   B. Relative clarity
   C. Shape constancy
   D. Stroboscopic movement

9. Jamil has been homeless for the past 3 years. The stress of being homeless seems to have contributed to the onset of psychosis. This example illustrates what risk factor for mental disorders?

   A. social
   B. family
   C. psychological
   D. biological

10. You walk into a dark movie theater wearing a white shirt, and notice that the shirt now looks gray. However, you know that the shirt is still white because of _________________?

    A. size constancy
    B. brightness constancy
    C. linear perspective
    D. texture gradient