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.
Psychology
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What will be an ideal response?
Psychology
According to your textbook's discussion of the terms Black and African American, the term Black is generally considered to be
a. a racist term. b. a more inclusive, welcoming term. c. a more specific term. d. an outdated, old-fashioned term.
Psychology