AP Psychology - Monocular Cues

Questions and Answers

What are Monocular Cues?

Available to each eye separately

What does Relative Size refer to?

If we assume that two objects are similar in size, we perceive the one that casts the smaller retinal image as farther away.

What is Interposition?

If one object partially blocks our view of another, we perceive it as closer.

What does Relative Clarity indicate?

Because light from distant objects passes through more atmosphere, we perceive hazy objects as farther away than sharp, clear objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is Texture Gradient?

A gradual change from a coarse, distinct texture to a fine, indistinct texture signals increasing distance. Signup and view all the answers

What does Relative Height suggest?

We perceive objects higher in our field of vision as farther away. Signup and view all the answers

What is Relative Motion (Motion Parallax)?

As we move, objects that are actually stable may appear to move. Objects closer than the fixation point appear to move backwards and objects beyond the fixation point appear to move with you. Signup and view all the answers

What does Linear Perspective refer to?

Parallel lines appear to converge with distance. The more the lines converge, the greater their perceived distance. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Light and Shadow play in perception?

Nearby objects reflect more light to our eyes; given two identical objects, the dimmer one seems farther away. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Monocular Cues

Perception methods available to individual eyes, allowing depth perception without binocular assistance.

Relative Size

When two similarly sized objects are compared, the smaller retinal image is perceived as being farther away.

Interposition

Objects that obstruct our view of others are perceived as nearer, indicating spatial relationships in depth.

Relative Clarity

Distant objects appear hazy due to atmospheric interference, leading to the perception that clearer objects are closer.

Texture Gradient

A shift from coarse to fine texture suggests increasing distance; textures become less distinct as distance increases.

Relative Height

Objects positioned higher in the visual field are perceived as farther away; lower parts are viewed as closer, impacting figure-ground perception.

Relative Motion (Motion Parallax)

As an observer moves, closer objects seem to move in the opposite direction while distant objects appear to move in the same direction. The speed of apparent movement increases with proximity.

Linear Perspective

Parallel lines converge with distance; the degree of convergence indicates how far away an object or path is perceived.

Light and Shadow

Objects closer to the light source appear brighter; in comparisons of similar objects, the one that is dimmer is interpreted as being farther away.

Description

This quiz consists of flashcards covering key concepts related to monocular cues in perception. Each card defines terms like relative size, interposition, and relative clarity, essential for understanding depth perception. Master these concepts to enhance your knowledge in AP Psychology.