In signal detection theory, what does the detectability d' measure?
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What is a contrast sensitivity function and how is it measured?
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One popular hypothesis is that spatial frequency channels underlie a Fourier-like analysis of the visual scene. Describe one set of experiments that support this hypothesis.
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Why does the retinal position of a stimulus affect our perception of flicker?
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What is optic flow? What is the focus of a flow field?
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What is meant by the terms adaptive and plastic when aplied to the vestibulo-ocular reflex?
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What is the motion after effect?
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What are the 3 perceptional dimensions of colour and how are they roughly related to the reflectance profile of an object?
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What are illusory contours?
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Name and describe 4 forms of perceptual constancies.
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What is Fechner's Law?
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What is a contrast sensitivity curve? How does multiple sclerosis, cataracts, mild and severe amblyopia affect this curve?
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Describe 2 oculomotor cues to depth perception.
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Name 3 methods for presenting three-dimensional images to subjects. Describe how one of these methods works?
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Name 2 distinct forms of colour blindness. What colours are confused or misrepresented in each case?
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What is the binding problem and how does the Feature Integration Theory propose to solve it?
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What is synesthesia? Describe 2 distinct forms of synesthesia.
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Name 5 factors that influence retinal image quality.
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What is optic flow? How does our perception of optic flow change with age?
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What is the method of Constant Stimuli? Name one advantage and disadvantage of this method.
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Name 5 factors that influence visual sensitivity.
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What are the 2 main reasons we purposely move our eyes? What are the 3 main types of eye movements involved in gaze holding?
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The saccadic signal of an ocular motor neuron has the form of a step-pulse. What does the height of the step and the height of the pulse denote.
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What is the barber pole illusion?
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What is the Wagon-Wheel effect and why does it occur?
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What effect does the emission profile of a light source have on the perception of colour?
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What are chromatic aberrations and how does the human eye minimise such aberrations?
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What are smooth pursuit eye movements? Why can't you make smooth pursuit eye movements to imaginary targets?
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What is the optokinetic reflex?
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What is Synesthesia?
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What is meant by the term 'colour-defective' and how is it tested for clinically?
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What is a contrast sensitivity function and how is it measured?
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Card 3
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One popular hypothesis is that spatial frequency channels underlie a Fourier-like analysis of the visual scene. Describe one set of experiments that support this hypothesis.
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Why does the retinal position of a stimulus affect our perception of flicker?
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What is optic flow? What is the focus of a flow field?
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