PSYC 110 Final: Final Exam Study Guide Part 3
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Part 3: optical illusions: ames study, moon illusion. Optical illusions: a misinterpretation of a visual stimulus as being larger or smaller, or straighter or more curved, than it really is. Ames study: the ames room the room is designed to look like a normal, rectangular room, though it is not designed with right angles. So, the people inside look like quite different heights, even though they are the same height. Moon illusion: the apparent difference between the size of the moon at the horizon and the size when viewed higher in the sky: primary, secondary, & stimulus motives. Primary motives: based on biological needs that must be met for survival (innate) Secondary motives: motives based on learned needs, drives, and goals. Stimulus motives: innate needs or stimulation and information (curiosity, avoidiing boredom not necessary for survival: attention & selective attention.
