AP PSYCHOLOGY

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

VISION SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a pictorial depth cue?
A
Figure-ground
B
Height in the visual field
C
Texture gradient
D
Relative size
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct solution to this problem is provided by the first option: convergence. Convergence is a depth cue. However, it is not a pictorial depth cue. A pictorial depth cue comes from the characteristics of elements in a static image (e.g., texture, relative size, and interposition).

Detailed explanation-2: -These include: linear perspective, dwindling size perspective, aerial perspective, texture gradient, occlusion, elevation, familiar size, and highlights and shading (see chiaroscuro).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cues such as shadows, size perspective (more distant features appearing smaller than close-up images), roads that appear to disappear into the distance are common example of pictorial depth cues.

Detailed explanation-4: -The psychological depth cues are retinal image size, linear perspective, texture gradient, overlapping, aerial perspective, and shades and shadows.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pictorial cues or visual supports as used in language and cognitive therapy for individuals with autism are defined as any aid such as picture schedules, picture cards, symbols, communication boards, posters, models, visual scene displays, or videos that present information visually.

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