Two Sources of Visual Information Which Might Be Used to Guide

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two sources of visual information which might be used to guide human locomotion are optic flow and perceived visual direction. The evidence suggests that:

• A) Optic flow is always used
• B) Visual direction is always used
• C) Both are used, but their relative importance depends on circumstances
• D) Neither is used

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