How Has the Visual Cliff Been Used to Study Depth

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Essay

How has the visual cliff been used to study depth perception in infants? What has been shown by the research on the visual cliff?

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Pitting Edema

A condition characterized by swelling in which pressure applied to the skin leaves a temporary indentation or pit, often seen in limbs.

Varicosities

Abnormally enlarged veins, commonly appearing in the legs, which occur when veins become overfilled with blood.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to the internal sounds of the body, notably the heart and lungs.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government; in ethics, it often pertains to an individual's capacity to make informed, uncoerced decisions.