Unit 5: Sensation and Perception

Question 1

Retinal disparity

Answer 1

Binocular cue
Brain compares images from both eyes
Greater the disparity between objects, closer the object

Question 2

Convergence

Answer 2

Binocular cue
Eyes converge inward when looking at object
Greater the strain, close the object

Question 3

Relative size

Answer 3

Monocular cue
Same objects
Smaller is further away

Question 4

Interposition

Answer 4

Monocular cue
One object blocks another
First object is closer

Question 5

Relative clarity

Answer 5

Monocular cue

Dimmer objects further away

Question 6

Texture gradient

Answer 6

Monocular cue

Detail lessens as goes further away

Question 7

Relative height

Answer 7

Monocular cue

Objects higher are further

Question 8

Relative motion

Answer 8

Monocular cue
Objects beyond fixation point move with you
Objects closer move faster

Question 9

Linear perspective

Answer 9

Monocular cue

Parallel lines converge with distance

Question 10

Light and Shadow

Answer 10

Monocular que
Dimmer object is further
Assume light comes from above

Question 11

Proximity

Answer 11

Gestalt principle