Asked by Clara Elaine on Sep 29, 2024
In the Ames room,people are seen to get smaller or larger as they move about.What does this demonstrate about our perception
A) The proximal stimulus is unrelated to the distal stimulus.
B) The actual distal stimuli are the primary determinants of perception.
C) Perception depends on the assumptions we make about stimuli.
D) Bottom-up processing controls most perception.
Ames Room
An optical illusion room designed to manipulate perceived size and perspective, where objects appear larger or smaller than they really are.
Proximal Stimulus
The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.
Distal Stimulus
An object or event in the external world that provides information to the sensory organs.
- Clarify the mechanism through which visual illusions modify our perception.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the mechanism through which visual illusions modify our perception.