Each of the Special Senses Can Be Expected to Decline

question 60

Essay

Each of the special senses can be expected to decline in some way over time. Describe some of the changescommonly seen in the function of the special senses with age.

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Definitions:

Size Constancy

The perceptual phenomenon in which the size of an object is perceived to remain constant despite changes in its distance from the observer.

Binocular Disparity

The difference in images captured by the left and right eyes due to their slightly different positions, crucial for depth perception.

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the visual world in three dimensions and to judge distances accurately.

Texture Gradient

A visual cue that allows individuals to perceive depth by observing the gradual change in pattern or texture as it recedes into the distance.