Visual Cliff Notes Flashcards
Depth Perception
One’s ability to perceive the world around them in 3D and judge the distance of an object
Motion Parallax
Nearby objects seem to pass by more quickly than more distant objects
Binocular Cues
Rely on two eyes, each see images from a different angle
Retinal Disparity (BC)
Far away objects all appear similar (further you get, more similar they become)
Convergence (BC)
Eyes move inward (towards each other) when we look at closer objects
Monocular Cues
Rely on one eye independently
Linear Perspective (MC)
Parallel lines appear to converge in the distance
Relative Size (MC)
Objects that are far away seem smaller
Relative Clarity (MC)
Blurry objects appear further away
Overlap/Interposition (MC)
If one object partially blocks the view of another object, it is perceived as being closer.
Gestalt
Integrating pieces of information into a meaningful whole (proximity, closure, similarity, continuity)
Figure-ground
Organization of visual field into objects (figures) that stand out from their surroundings (the ground)
Grouping
Tendency to organize stimuli into coherent groups
Proximity
Group nearby figures together
Similarity
Group similar figures together
Continuity
Perceiving smooth, continuous patterns rather than disconnected ones
Visual Cliff
A laboratory device for testing depth perception in infants and young animals
Perceptual Constancy
Stimulus remains the same in shape, color, size, etc. regardless of angle
Context Effects
Expectation, experience, motivation, culture - any environmental factors that influence one’s perception of a stimulus
Muller-Lyer
Two lines of the same length appear to be different based on angle
Illusory/Subjective Contour
Perceived edges or contours where there are not
Ames Room
Objects shrink/grow in size depending on the corner they are in
Law of Pragnanz
When perceiving complex shapes/elements, our brains choose to interpret them in the easiest manner possible.
