The Perception of Space and Depth Caused Chiefly by the Fact

question 347

Multiple Choice

The perception of space and depth caused chiefly by the fact that the eyes receive different images is known as

• A)accommodation.
• B)convergence.
• C)inverted vision.
• D)stereoscopic vision.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive bias of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon in which a person experiences a physiological or psychological improvement after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic value.

Empirical Approach

A method of inquiry that relies on direct, systematic observation and experimentation as a way to acquire knowledge.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A view that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious forces, such as unconscious desires and beliefs.