Visual Cliff Notes

Question 1

Depth Perception

Answer 1

One’s ability to perceive the world around them in 3D and judge the distance of an object

Question 2

Motion Parallax

Answer 2

Nearby objects seem to pass by more quickly than more distant objects

Question 3

Binocular Cues

Answer 3

Rely on two eyes, each see images from a different angle

Question 4

Retinal Disparity (BC)

Answer 4

Far away objects all appear similar (further you get, more similar they become)

Question 5

Convergence (BC)

Answer 5

Eyes move inward (towards each other) when we look at closer objects

Question 6

Monocular Cues

Answer 6

Rely on one eye independently

Question 7

Linear Perspective (MC)

Answer 7

Parallel lines appear to converge in the distance

Question 8

Relative Size (MC)

Answer 8

Objects that are far away seem smaller

Question 9

Relative Clarity (MC)

Answer 9

Blurry objects appear further away

Question 10

Overlap/Interposition (MC)

Answer 10

If one object partially blocks the view of another object, it is perceived as being closer.

Question 11

Gestalt

Answer 11

Integrating pieces of information into a meaningful whole (proximity, closure, similarity, continuity)

Question 12

Figure-ground

Answer 12

Organization of visual field into objects (figures) that stand out from their surroundings (the ground)

Question 13

Grouping

Answer 13

Tendency to organize stimuli into coherent groups

Question 14

Proximity

Answer 14

Group nearby figures together

Question 15

Similarity

Answer 15

Group similar figures together

Question 16

Continuity

Answer 16

Perceiving smooth, continuous patterns rather than disconnected ones

Question 17

Visual Cliff

Answer 17

A laboratory device for testing depth perception in infants and young animals

Question 18

Perceptual Constancy

Answer 18

Stimulus remains the same in shape, color, size, etc. regardless of angle

Question 19

Context Effects

Answer 19

Expectation, experience, motivation, culture - any environmental factors that influence one’s perception of a stimulus

Question 20

Muller-Lyer

Answer 20

Two lines of the same length appear to be different based on angle

Question 21

Illusory/Subjective Contour

Answer 21

Perceived edges or contours where there are not

Question 22

Ames Room

Answer 22

Objects shrink/grow in size depending on the corner they are in

Question 23

Law of Pragnanz

Answer 23

When perceiving complex shapes/elements, our brains choose to interpret them in the easiest manner possible.