Visual Perception Flashcards
What is vision for?
For survival and reproduction - search for desirable object and to avoid threats
What is Amodal completion?
The ability to visualise entire objects when parts of our field of view is obstructed
Why is perception constructive?
To predict the future - classify objects - process information selectively
Eye biology- What is the cornea?
The transparent lens which light passes through first.
Eye biology- what is at the centre of the iris?
Pupil
What happens to the light that focuses on the retina?
Visuals appear upside down and backward
Eye biology- Vision appears clearest at the….
Fovea
What creates the “blind spot” in the eye?
The optic nerve
Eye biology- What is astigmatism?
An imperfection of the curvature in the eyes cornea or lens
Biology- what are axons?
The primary transmission lines of nervous system
Eye Biology- as bundles axons make up..
Nerves
What are monocular depth cues?
Depth perception using only on eye
Pictorial depth cues are..
Monocular cues in two dimensional paintings, photos, videos etc
Binocular depth cues
Optical images produced by the retina in both eyes
Physiological insufficiency in eye linked with old age
Presbyopia
