Regarding Depth Perception, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding depth perception, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Recent research has shown that depth perception does not begin to develop until four to six months of age.
• B)When placed on the visual cliff, human infants, who are crawling, and newborn animals prefer the shallow end and refuse to go over the edge of the cliff.
• C)Depth perception depends on both brain maturation and individual experience.
• D)Older infants who have just learned to walk must again learn to avoid the "deep" side of the visual cliff with most of their "crash landings" being explained by a lack of coordination.

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Definitions:

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that convey impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors, such as muscles or glands.

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to carry signals from one neuron to another.

Axon Terminal

The very end of the axon of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons.

Dendrite

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.