Interposition refers to:
Correct answer: A. An environmental depth cue in which closer objects overlap objects farther away
- A. An environmental depth cue in which closer objects overlap objects farther away
- B. The relationship between bipolar and ganglion cells
- C. The depth cue that uses the angle of the light to determine distance
- D. The lens ability to change shape and focus light directly on the retina
Explanation
Interposition, or occlusion, is a monocular depth cue in which a nearer object blocks part of a farther object. The blocked object is therefore perceived as more distant.
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