Marcus wants to know whether or not his daughter, Rebekah, can perceive different distances and depths. He wants to fashion a simple experiment to make this conclusion. Based on the work of Gibson and Walk, what sort of contraption could he build to test Rebekah's depth perception?
A) a visual cliff
B) an operant chamber
C) a Skinner box
D) a galvanic skin sensor

Question

Marcus wants to know whether or not his daughter, Rebekah, can perceive different distances and depths. He wants to fashion a simple experiment to make this conclusion. Based on the work of Gibson and Walk, what sort of contraption could he build to test Rebekah's depth perception?
A) ​a visual cliff
B) ​an operant chamber
C) ​a Skinner box
D) ​a galvanic skin sensor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The visual cliff is a classic experiment used to test an infant's depth perception. It involves a shallow and deep side of a platform covered in glass. Infants who have acquired depth perception will avoid stepping off the deep side, while infants who have not yet developed depth perception will step off the platform regardless of depth. This experiment can also be adapted for older children like Rebekah.

Marcus Wants to Know Whether or Not His Daughter, Rebekah