When you stand to the side of a window frame, it casts a trapezoidal (nonrectangular) image on your retina. It still seems rectangular to you, though, because of ________
a) the phi phenomenon
b) figure-ground constancy
c) shape constancy
d) size constancy
ANS: C, We tend to perceive the shape of objects as being unchanged, even when sensory input is altered. This is based on our experiences with perception of common objects.
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a. actual induction of hypnosis b. audience response to the antics on stage bringing out the "ham" in many people c. subjects being responsive because they don't want to "spoil the act.". d. tricks and deception
Mae, who has a mild intellectual disability, can do most of the things that other children can, only slower. She has almond-shaped eyes, a slightly protruding tongue, a stocky build, and stubby hands with deeply creased palms. Mae most likely has which condition?
a. cretinism b. phenylketonuria (PKU) c. Down syndrome d. Fragile-X syndrome
A test of reasoning ability includes a number of problems in which two or more statements or premises are presented and it is the task of the test-taker to draw a conclusion. This type of problem is an example of inductive reasoning
a. true b. false
The best analogy for the way long-term memory is conceptualized would be _________
a) a revolving door. b) a filing cabinet. c) a desktop. d) a television.