AP Psychology 2.1.B: Visual Perception

Explore AP Psychology 2.1.B questions on binocular and monocular depth cues, perceptual constancy, apparent movement, and how visual processes interpret stimuli.

Exam points

Distinguish binocular and monocular depth cues and explain how they support accurate perceived depth in vision.
Explain how perceptual constancy and apparent movement can produce differing interpretations of physical stimuli.

[Maximum number: 1]

For each of the following pairs of terms, explain how the placement or location of the first influences the process

indicated by the second.

- Rods, peripheral vision

- A list of unrelated words, word recall

- Serotonin, reduction of depression

- Retinal disparity, depth perception

- Motor cortex, body movement

- Presence of others, performance

Retinal disparity, depth perception

Point 4: Retinal disparity, depth perception

Any of the following are acceptable responses:

A. Each eye sees a slightly different view, which facilitates perception of depth, distance, or three

dimensions.

B. Location/separation of the two eyes (or retinas) facilitates depth perception.

C. Two slightly different images of an object facilitate depth perception.

D. Retinal disparity provides a binocular cue that facilitates depth perception.

Examples

Score

"Distance between the eyes creates two different images needed for good depth perception."

Do not score

"Retinal disparity, which helps depth perception, occurs in the brain." (The response does not refer to

the eye.)

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