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What is depth perception?

The ability to see in three dimensions and to judge distance.

What is a visual cliff?

Laboratory device for testing depth perception in infants and young animals.

What are binocular cues?

Depth cue requiring the use of both eyes.

What are monocular cues?

<p>Depth cue requiring the use of a single eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is retinal disparity?

<p>Binocular depth cue which results from the different images produced by the retina of your left eye and the retina of your right eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is convergence in terms of depth perception?

<p>Binocular depth cue which translates tension in the eye muscles when the eyes track inward to focus on objects close to the viewer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is relative size?

<p>Monocular depth cue where an object of known size appears larger when close and smaller when far.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is relative motion?

<p>Monocular depth cue where perceived slowness indicates an object is distant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is interposition?

<p>Monocular depth cue where closer objects partially obstruct the view of more distant objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is relative height?

<p>Monocular depth cue where distant objects appear relatively higher in your field of vision than close objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is texture gradient?

<p>Monocular depth cue where distant objects have a smoother texture than nearby objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is relative clarity?

<p>Monocular depth cue where distant objects are less clear than nearby objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is linear perspective?

<p>Monocular depth cue where parallel lines seem to draw together in the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Depth Perception

  • Refers to the visual ability to perceive three-dimensionality and evaluate distances between objects.

Visual Cliff

  • A tool used in research to assess depth perception, especially in infants and young animals, by creating an illusion of a drop-off.

Binocular Cues

  • Depth cues that necessitate the use of both eyes for effective distance judgment.

Monocular Cues

  • Depth cues that can be utilized with just one eye to determine distance and depth.

Retinal Disparity

  • A crucial binocular depth cue derived from the slight differences in images that each retina (left and right eye) receives, allowing the brain to compute distance.

Convergence

  • Another binocular depth cue, it occurs when eye muscles exert tension as both eyes turn inward to focus on nearby objects, indicating proximity.

Relative Size

  • A monocular depth cue where an object's perceived size increases as it approaches and appears smaller as it moves further away, based on known object sizes.

Relative Motion

  • A monocular depth cue illustrating that objects in the foreground appear to move faster than those in the background, indicating distance.

Interposition

  • Monocular depth cue where an object that partially obscures another is perceived as closer, reinforcing the concept of depth.

Relative Height

  • A monocular depth cue suggesting that distant objects appear higher in the visual field than closer ones, aiding in depth perception.

Texture Gradient

  • A monocular depth cue where textures appear finer and smoother as they recede into the distance, providing depth information.

Relative Clarity

  • Monocular depth cue stating that objects further away appear less distinct or blurry compared to closer objects, aiding in depth perception.

Linear Perspective

  • A monocular depth cue where parallel lines seem to converge in the distance, creating an illusion of depth on two-dimensional surfaces.

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Test your knowledge on depth perception with these flashcards. Explore key terms like visual cliff, binocular cues, and monocular cues, essential for understanding three-dimensional vision. Perfect for psychology students and anyone interested in visual perception.

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