Lesson 3.1.2.2.2

3.1.2.2.2 Binocular depth cues: retinal disparity and convergence Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. The difference between the images received by each eye is known as what?

    • Linear perspective
    • Convergence
    • Retinal disparity
    • Occlusion

  2. What is the inward turning of eye muscles when focusing on close objects called?

    • Occlusion
    • Convergence
    • Retinal disparity
    • Relative size

  3. Which of the following is a binocular depth cue?

    • Linear perspective
    • Occlusion
    • Height in plane
    • Convergence

  4. Compared to distant objects, closer objects produce a retinal disparity that is what?

    • Equal
    • Smaller
    • Larger
    • Zero

  5. Focusing on a pencil held close to the face causes eyes to turn inwards via which cue?

    • Relative size
    • Retinal disparity
    • Linear perspective
    • Convergence

  6. Which binocular cue relies on the difference between the images received by each eye?

    • Linear perspective
    • Retinal disparity
    • Convergence
    • Height in plane

  7. What provides the depth signal in convergence when looking at a close object?

    • Eye muscle tension
    • Light reflection
    • Overlapping shapes
    • Retinal image size

  8. How many eyes are required for binocular depth cues to work?

    • Either eye
    • Both eyes
    • One eye
    • Neither eye

  9. Which pair of depth cues depends on both eyes working together?

    • Height and scale
    • Occlusion and texture
    • Perspective and shading
    • Disparity and convergence

  10. Which binocular depth cue does a stereoscope simulate by presenting two slightly different images?

    • Retinal disparity
    • Motion parallax
    • Convergence
    • Relative size

  11. What does the brain compare to judge distance using retinal disparity?

    • Light intensity levels
    • Two retinal images
    • Two object heights
    • Eye muscle tensions

  12. Which binocular cue uses physical feedback from muscles turning the eyes inwards?

    • Height in plane
    • Convergence
    • Retinal disparity
    • Occlusion

  13. Why is retinal disparity classified as a binocular depth cue?

    • Requires one eye
    • Involves head movement
    • Uses visual memory
    • Requires both eyes

  14. Which binocular cue is most useful for judging the distance of very close objects?

    • Height in plane
    • Texture gradient
    • Linear perspective
    • Convergence

  15. What do both retinal disparity and convergence require to detect depth?

    • Monocular vision
    • Two working eyes
    • A flat horizon
    • Object movement

  16. Covering one eye prevents a person from using which type of depth cues?

    • Monocular cues
    • Binocular cues
    • Constancy cues
    • Pictorial cues

  17. What happens to retinal disparity as an object moves further away from the eyes?

    • It decreases
    • It stays identical
    • It doubles
    • It increases

  18. Retinal disparity is greatest and most effective for judging depth of which objects?

    • Moving objects
    • Monochrome objects
    • Distant objects
    • Nearby objects

  19. Why does a flat screen offer virtually no retinal disparity depth signal?

    • Screen lacks colour
    • Images are identical
    • Eyes stop moving
    • Image is blurred

  20. Why does a squint make judging depth using binocular cues more difficult?

    • Lenses are cloudy
    • Retinas lack cones
    • Eyes are misaligned
    • Optic nerves fail

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