AP PSYCHOLOGY

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

VISION SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Convergence is a monocular depth cue
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Convergence and binocular parallax are the only binocular depth cues, all others are monocular. The psychological depth cues are retinal image size, linear perspective, texture gradient, overlapping, aerial perspective, and shades and shadows.

Detailed explanation-2: -Convergence cues is categorized as a binocular cue since it involves the use of both eyes. Another cue used in depth perception is monocular cues which uses one eye. Linear perspective is categorized under monocular cues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Linear perspective is the monocular cue provided by the convergence of lines toward a single point of the horizon. Looking down a set of railroad tracks is a good example.

Detailed explanation-4: -Binocular convergence is the other binocular cue that enables your sense of depth perception. It refers to the physiological angles that each of your eyes needs to rotate to focus on any given object.

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