Psychology/Sociology UWORLD Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is motion parallax?

A monocular cue where foreground objects move faster than background objects (correct)

A cue that requires binocular vision

A phenomenon that affects color vision

A method of depth perception used in three-dimensional environments

What is retinal disparity?

It occurs because each eye transmits a slightly different image to the brain, inferring distance from the disparity.

Define convergence in terms of vision.

Convergence is the extent to which the eyes turn inward to focus on an object; closer objects require more convergence.

What is the phi phenomenon?

A perception of motion through a series of still images Signup and view all the answers

What is attrition bias?

Attrition bias occurs when participants drop out of a long-term experiment or study. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Stroop effect describe?

It describes the phenomenon where it is harder to reconcile different pieces of information relating to colors. Signup and view all the answers

What does absolute mobility mean?

It means that living standards are increasing in absolute terms; you are better off than your parents. Signup and view all the answers

What is strain theory?

Strain theory suggests that social pressure on individuals without means to succeed may lead them to crime and deviant behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is opponent-process theory?

It is the theory that opposing retinal processes enable color vision. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Motion Parallax

A monocular cue where foreground objects appear to move faster than background objects.
Allows perception of depth and motion without requiring three-dimensional input.

Retinal Disparity

Caused by each eye sending slightly different images to the brain.
The brain infers distance based on the disparity between the two images.

Convergence

Refers to the inward turning of the eyes to focus on close objects.
Greater convergence indicates closer distance, aiding depth perception.

Phi Phenomenon/Apparent Motion

An optical illusion where a sequence of still images presented rapidly appears to be in motion.
Relevant to motion perception but not to depth perception.

Attrition Bias

Occurs when participants leave a long-term study, potentially skewing results.
It can affect the validity and reliability of study findings.

Stroop Effect

Demonstrates the difficulty of reconciling conflicting information related to colors.
Highlights the interference that can occur when processing different attributes.

Absolute Mobility

Refers to improvements in living standards across generations.
Evaluates individual income in relation to parental income, indicating economic progress.

Strain Theory

Suggests that social pressures without means for compliance can lead individuals to crime or deviance.
Highlights the relationship between societal expectations and individual behavior.

Opponent-Process Theory

Explains color vision through opposing retinal processes (red-green, yellow-blue, white-black).
Some retinal cells react to one color while inhibiting the perception of its opposite.

Description

This quiz focuses on key concepts in psychology and sociology, specifically addressing visual perception cues like motion parallax and retinal disparity. Ideal for students studying psychology or preparing for exams. Test your understanding and application of these important concepts.