The Most Convincing Evidence That Depth Perception Is Native to Humans

question 76

Multiple Choice

The most convincing evidence that depth perception is native to humans (and possibly other species) is its

• A)importance in adaptive activity.
• B)early emergence as a perceptual skill.
• C)integration with motor skills.
• D)reliance on monocular and binocular cues.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Peptides produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of mindfulness that involves focusing one's attention on the present moment, often as a method of reducing stress.

Hemisphere

Half of the earth, especially as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator, or into western and eastern halves by an imaginary line passing through the poles.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands, responsible for the regulation of bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.