The Sense of Depth We Perceive from the Visual System's

question 48

Multiple Choice

The sense of depth we perceive from the visual system's processing of the comparison of the two different images from each retina is known as ______.

• A)stereopsis
• B)optic comparisons
• C)retinal parallax
• D)binocular rivalry

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Definitions:

Propositional View

The propositional view is a perspective in cognitive science and philosophy that suggests that knowledge, thought, and mental activities are structured in propositions or statement-like entities.

Barbara Tversky

A cognitive psychologist known for her research in the fields of spatial reasoning and collaborative cognition.

Visual Image

The mental representation of an object, person, or scene that can be brought to mind in the absence of the physical stimulus.

Real Picture

An authentic image or photograph, not altered by any digital means to represent realistic content or scenario.