Psychology Exam Questions
Quick Wins, Research based, Application
and Extended Response
Perception
,Quick Wins
1. What is meant by the term ‘perception’? [2 marks]
2. The Ponzo
illusion is an
example of
a visual
illusion.
Explain the
illusion. [2
marks]
3. What is meant by the term ‘convergence’ in the context of perception? [1 mark]
, 4. Identify two monocular depth cues and explain how each helps us to perceive the
distance of objects. [4 marks]
5. Identify one ambiguous figure. [1 mark]
6. Outline what is meant by the term ‘motion parallax’. [2 marks].
7. Explain the role of nature in Gibson’s direct theory of perception. [3 marks]
8. Explain the role of nurture in relation to Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception.
[3 marks]
Quick Wins, Research based, Application
and Extended Response
Perception
,Quick Wins
1. What is meant by the term ‘perception’? [2 marks]
2. The Ponzo
illusion is an
example of
a visual
illusion.
Explain the
illusion. [2
marks]
3. What is meant by the term ‘convergence’ in the context of perception? [1 mark]
, 4. Identify two monocular depth cues and explain how each helps us to perceive the
distance of objects. [4 marks]
5. Identify one ambiguous figure. [1 mark]
6. Outline what is meant by the term ‘motion parallax’. [2 marks].
7. Explain the role of nature in Gibson’s direct theory of perception. [3 marks]
8. Explain the role of nurture in relation to Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception.
[3 marks]
