Experiments with the Visual Cliff Suggest That

question 49

Multiple Choice

Experiments with the visual cliff suggest that

• A) infants experience no fear of heights.
• B) binocular cues are more important than monocular cues.
• C) depth perception is partly innate.
• D) unlike other animals,humans do not perceive depth until about 8 months of age.

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Definitions:

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition which results in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field due to damage to the macula of the retina.

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye, which can cause pain, reduced vision, and light sensitivity.

Retrolental Fibroplasia

A condition characterized by the abnormal development of fibrous tissue behind the lens of the eye, potentially leading to blindness; common in premature infants who have been exposed to high levels of oxygen.

Retinal Blood Vessels

The network of arteries and veins within the retina that supply blood, nutrients, and oxygen to support its functions.