Asked by Martin Jaimez on May 10, 2024

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Studies of the visual cliff have provided evidence that much of depth perception is

A) innate.
B) learned.
C) innate in lower animals,learned in humans.
D) innate in humans,learned in lower animals.

Visual Cliff

An experimental apparatus used to study depth perception and fear of heights in infants and young animals.

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the world in three dimensions (3D) and to judge the distance of objects.

Innate

Inborn or natural characteristics or abilities not acquired or learned.

  • Analyze the innate versus learned aspects of perceptual abilities demonstrated through studies of depth perception.
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LaTasha McGeeMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Studies of the visual cliff have shown that even very young infants have a natural aversion to the "cliff," suggesting that depth perception is innate.