Q: Which equation correctly expresses the 'time to contact' (tau) between an object and an observer?

$ \tau = \frac{\text{size of image (on retina)}}{\text{velocity of expansion of image (on retina)}} $

Question 1

Which of the following best describes Discrimination Reaction Time (DRT)?

Accepted Answer

The reaction time when more than one signal is present, but only one response is required to one of the signals; the other signals require no response.

Question 2

In a volleyball scenario, the attacker must decide whether to spike or tip based on the defenders' actions. This is an example of which psychological concept?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination Reaction Time

Question 3

According to Crossman's Confusion Function, what happens to Discrimination Reaction Time (DRT) as the difference between two stimuli (Y) decreases?

Accepted Answer

DRT increases because it takes longer to perceive smaller differences.

Question 4

Which formula represents Crossman's Confusion Function for DRT?

Accepted Answer

$ DRT = a + b \left( \frac{1}{(\log_{2} X_1 - \log_{2} X_2)} \right) $

Question 5

A novice driver fails to use the expansion pattern of the optical flow field as a cue for position and motion. What is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

They will rely on less efficient cues, such as looking to the right and low, leading to poorer driving performance.

Question 6

Which of the following best distinguishes skilled from unskilled performers in terms of pattern recognition?

Accepted Answer

Skilled performers notice meaningful patterns and features that novices do not, and can retrieve relevant knowledge with little effort.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of chunking in pattern recognition?

Accepted Answer

Remembering the sequence 'F B I C I A B T S' as 'FBI CIA BTS'

Question 8

Static visual acuity is most relevant when:

Accepted Answer

Both the observer and the object are stationary.

Question 9

Dynamic visual acuity is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ability to identify details of visual targets when there are relative movements between subject and object.

Question 10

Which equation correctly expresses the 'time to contact' (tau) between an object and an observer?

Accepted Answer

$ 	au = \frac{	ext{size of image (on retina)}}{	ext{velocity of expansion of image (on retina)}} $

Question 11

A baseball outfielder uses the ratio $ \frac{	au_Y}{	au_X} $ to determine where a fly ball will land. If the ratio is less than 1, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The ball will land in front of the fielder.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the relationship between similarity of stimuli and DRT is correct?

Accepted Answer

The more similar two stimuli are, the longer the DRT.

Question 13

In the context of pattern recognition in chess, what is a key difference between experts and novices?

Accepted Answer

Experts are better at recalling meaningful patterns in normal positions, but not in random positions.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes an optical flow field?

Accepted Answer

The expansion, contraction, or regular movement of all the stimuli (points, lines, edges) in the field of view.

Question 15

A driver approaches a stopped car at an intersection. To avoid a collision, which perceptual cue is most critical?

Accepted Answer

The time to contact (tau) based on the expansion of the car's image on the retina.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of expert performers in pattern recognition?

Accepted Answer

They require significant attentional effort to retrieve relevant knowledge.

Question 17

If a performer is asked to respond as quickly as possible to a specific stimulus among several, but only one stimulus requires a response, which type of reaction time is being measured?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination Reaction Time

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why unskilled performers should first attain reasonable accuracy before attempting to speed up in perceptual tasks?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy ensures that the performer can correctly identify relevant stimuli before increasing speed, reducing errors.

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world example of using 'time to contact' (tau) in daily life?

Accepted Answer

Estimating when to brake to avoid rear-ending the car in front of you.

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