Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

Psychology

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

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Multiple Choice

In the figure-ground relationship, one has a tendency to perceive objects

as switching back and forth.

that are close to one another as part of the same grouping.

as existing on a background.

that look similar as being part of the same group.

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Understand the concept of figure-ground relationship: This is a type of perceptual grouping which is a vital necessity for recognizing objects through vision. It is a principle of Gestalt psychology.

Identify the main components: In the figure-ground relationship, the 'figure' is the object that is the focus of attention, while the 'ground' is the background that surrounds the figure.

Recognize the perceptual tendency: The human visual system tends to separate elements based on contrast, allowing us to distinguish the figure from the ground.

Consider the options given: Analyze each option to determine which one aligns with the concept of figure-ground relationship.

Conclude with the correct understanding: The correct interpretation of the figure-ground relationship is perceiving objects as existing on a background, which helps in distinguishing the figure from the ground.