Visual Processing

Question 1

What are general problems for the visual system?

Answer 1

Trying to figure out where and what things are

Question 2

The basic law of linear perspective explains that:

Answer 2

The actual size of object is proportional to the distance between its base and the horizon

Question 3

Texture gradient, which gives us a clue of depth involves groups of objects:

Answer 3

Appearing denser with less detail as they move farther away

Question 4

You are travelling on a train. When you look out of the window, you notice the parallax depth cue. This is when distant objects seem to move in the:

Answer 4

Opposite direction as you but more slowly than closer objects

Question 5

The Gestalt Law of Proximity states:

Answer 5

Objects or shapes that are close to one another appear to form groups

Question 6

The Gestalt Law of Continuation states:

Answer 6

The eye follows lines, curves, or a sequence of shapes in order to determine a relationship between elements

Question 7

Using internal processes such as deduction, inference, expectation and knowledge is known as:

Answer 7

Top-down processing

Question 8

According to Biederman, the most important features of an object in terms of identification are those that:

Answer 8

Join different sections of the object

Question 9

Binocular disparity is only informative when:

Answer 9

Stimuli are relatively close to you

Question 10

An Ames Room is:

Answer 10

A distorted room that creates an optical illusion