The ________ is the principle by which we organize the perceptual field into stimuli that stand out and those that are left over.
A. trichromatic theory
B. opponent-process theory
C. figure-ground relationship
D. apparent movement
Answer: C
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Thewardenof a state prison has beenreceivingcomplaintsfromfemalecorrectionalofficers.Theircomplaintsarenotagainsttheinmatesbut rather areagainstsomeoftheirmalecolleagues.Thecomplaintsallegethatthemaleofficershaveengagedincontinuingsexualharassment,includingpostingpornographicimagesinthelockerroom,usingdegradinglanguageabouttheminfrontoftheinmates,andusingtheirhandsmorethan necessary duringtraining exercises. The warden considers covering up the situation, with the rationale that he stands to be fired or demoted if the situation becomes known outside the institution. This would be an application of the _______________ viewpoint.
A. deontological B. egoism C. utilitarian D. Marxist
The Dani of New Guinea have only two words for distinguishing colors in their language. When tested for their ability to discriminate colors, Dani children
a. show a different appreciation of color differences from those of American children. b. are unique in their differentiation of colors. c. have little interest in color variations. d. can discriminate the many colors of the spectrum.
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a. 2 b. 5 c. 8 d. 10