Asked by Mohammed Rufai on Sep 29, 2024

You interpret a trapezoid shape projected on your retina as a rectangular book.What have you just formulated

A)  perceptual set 
B)  psychophysical law 
C)  perceptual hypothesis 
D)  Gestalt principle

Perceptual Hypothesis

A theory in psychology that explains how sensory information is interpreted to form mental representations of the environment.

Trapezoid

A four-sided flat shape with at least one pair of parallel sides, often categorized in geometry.

Psychophysical Law

A concept in psychology that describes the relationship between the physical qualities of a stimulus and the perceptions they produce.

  • Identify the influence of perceptual sets on visual perception and comprehension.
  • Explain how perceptions are influenced by visual cues and Gestalt principles.