Perceiving that the size of an object remains the same even though the retinal image changes is called

a. perceptual closure.
b. size constancy.
c. retinal disparity.
d. psychophysics.


ANSWER: b

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Incremental validity addresses the question of whether

a. adding another test to a test battery already in use would improve its predictive capability. b. the reliability of the combined test battery would be improved by the addition of another test. c. the client would believe that the additional expense of another test would be justified. d. the addition of another test would make the client feel that his condition was getting worse.

Psychology

Erik Erikson believed that our identity develops as we

A) pass through a series of psychosexual stages. B) pass through a series of eight major crises. C) increase our cognitive development. D) decrease our social interactions.

Psychology

Ben and Mindy feel very close to each other, and are happiest when they are together. They describe each other as "best friends." According to Robert Sternberg's view, their love is best characterized as one emphasizing:

a. infatuation b. intimacy c. passion d. decision/commitment

Psychology