Explain how binocular cues contribute to depth perception, and give a specific example of a binocular cue.

Binocular cues use both eyes to judge distance. Because each eye receives slightly different images, the brain compares these images to estimate depth. Retinal disparity, the difference between the two images, is a binocular cue that is greater for closer objects.

Describe three monocular cues that help us perceive depth.

Monocular cues include relative size, linear perspective, and texture gradient. Relative size determines distance based on the perceived size of objects. Linear perspective uses the convergence of parallel lines to indicate distance. Texture gradient uses the detail of textures to determine how far away an object is.

Gestalt Principles and Visual Perception

12th Grade•45 minutes•General 1.2

Learning Objective

I can apply Gestalt principles to explain visual perception and illusions.

Key Concepts

Our perception is how we order the chaos of our environment, influenced by our expectations, experiences, and even cultural norms.

Perceptual set refers to the psychological factors that determine how you perceive your environment, and it shows us that believing is also seeing.

Depth perception helps us estimate an object's distance and shape using binocular and monocular visual cues.

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1. Explain how your expectations can influence your perception of an ambiguous image, such as the duck-rabbit illusion.

2. Describe the 'figure-ground relationship' and provide an example of how it works in auditory perception.

3. How do proximity, continuity, and closure help us organize visual information?

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