depth cues

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visual clues that we use to understand depth and distance
depth cues
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info about distance that comes from one eye e.g. superimposition etc
monocular depth cues
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info about distance that needs two eyes
binocular depth cues
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we perceive an object as the same size even when its distance from us changes
size constancy
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smaller objects perceived as further away than larger ones
relative size
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an area with detailed pattern perceived as being nearer than the one with less detail.
texture gradient
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objets closer to the horizon perceived to be more distant than one below or above the horizon
height in the plane
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a partly hidden object must be further away than the object covering it
superimposition
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parallel lines appear to meet in the distance
linear perspective
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a binocular depth cue. the greater the difference between the view seen by the left eye and the right eye, the closer the viewer is looking.
stereopsis
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info about distance that comes from one eye e.g. superimposition etc

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monocular depth cues

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info about distance that needs two eyes

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Card 4

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we perceive an object as the same size even when its distance from us changes

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Card 5

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smaller objects perceived as further away than larger ones

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