AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
Figure-ground perception involves
A.separating an object from its background
B.detecting motion
C.hearing two sounds at once
D.tasting flavors
Explanation
Core Concept
The visual system must decide what is the figure and what is ground — the reversible vase/faces illusion plays on this ambiguity.
Correct Answer
Aseparating an object from its background
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