3.9 How do we make sense of a picture?3.9 How do we make sense of a picture?

Overview:

The purpose of this assignment is to practice applying the various concepts that we learned regarding visual perception.  Although we are not always aware of the process, we use these perceptual principles constantly as we take in information from out environment.

Instructions:

1.  Review information

Review the information on Gestalt principles, monocular depth cues, perceptual constancy and perceptual set in section 3.7 Sensation and Perception

2.  Respond to the prompt

Define perception.  Make sure to use the definition used in this unit, not the more general meaning of the term.  It is okay to state the textbook definition as part of your answer, as long as you add a sentence or two that shows that you understand the defintion.

Choose one of the images below (you may need to scroll down) to discuss.  For the picture that you have chosen, first say which picture (a, b, c, or d) then answer three of the following four questions, writing at least two or three sentences per question.

Choose one of the Gestalt principles, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.

Choose one of the monocular depth cues, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.

Choose one type of perceptual constancy, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.

Explain how perceptual set works and how it influences your perception of the picture.

Picture A

Picture B

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Picture D

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Grading policies

1. Your assignment will be graded using the criteria listed in the rubric (see below) for this assignment.  I will assign points and make comments in the rubric.  Make sure to check the rubric for comments if you are planning to revise and resubmit.

If you submit your assignment by the due date, it will be graded in 2-3 days.  If there are corrections or additions that you wish to make you may do so as long as you resubmit by the day of the Unit test. 

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• Rubric

Perception rubricPerception rubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterionDefine perception. Make sure to use the definition used in this unit, not the more general meaning of the term.1 ptsYou got it!0 ptsMissing or inaccurate1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst perceptual principleFor the picture that you have chosen answer one of the following questions:

Choose one of the Gestalt principles, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Choose one of the monocular depth cues, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Choose one type of perceptual constancy, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Explain how perceptual set works and how it influences your perception of the picture.3 ptsYou got it!2 ptsYou’re getting there1 ptsNeeds some work0 ptsMissing or inaccurate3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond perceptual principleFor the picture that you have chosen answer one of the following questions:

Choose one of the Gestalt principles, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Choose one of the monocular depth cues, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Choose one type of perceptual constancy, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
Explain how perceptual set works and how it influences your perception of the picture.3 ptsYou got it!2 ptsYou’re getting there1 ptsNeeds some work0 ptsMissing or inaccurate3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThird perceptual principleFor the picture that you have chosen answer one of the following questions:

• Choose one of the Gestalt principles, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
  Choose one of the monocular depth cues, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
  Choose one type of perceptual constancy, briefly explain how it works, and explain how it applies to your perception of the picture.
  Explain how perceptual set works and how it influences your perception of the picture