Binocular and Monocular Cues AP Psych

Retinal Disparity

a binocular cue for perceiving depth; by comparing images from the two eyeballs, the brain computes distance - the greater the disparity (difference) between the two images, the close the object

Convergence

A binocular cue for perceiving depth; the extent to which the eyes converge inward when looking at an object

Relative Clarity

a monocular cue for perceiving depth; hazy objects are farther away than sharp, clear objects

Interposition

Also called overlap, it refers to the cue for depth perception when one object (A) covers or overlaps another object (B), and we see object (A) as being in front.

Texture Gradient

A monocular cue for perceiving depth; a gradual change from a coarse distinct texture to a fine, indistinct texture signals increasing distance. objects far away appear smaller and more densely packed

Relative Height

a monocular cue for perceiving depth; objects higher in our field of vision are perceived as farther away

Linear Perspective

A monocular cue for perceiving depth; the more parallel lines converge, the greater their perceived distance.

Light and Shadow

a monocular cue for perceiving depth; a dimmer object seems farther away