Regarding Depth Perception, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 442

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Recent research has shown that depth perception begins to develop as early as two weeks of age.
• B)The development of depth perception is not complete until about 18 months old.
• C)When placed on the visual cliff, both human infants and newborn animals prefer the shallow end and refuse to go over the edge of the cliff.
• D)Older infants who have just learned to walk must again learn to avoid the "deep" side of the visual cliff.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

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