A visual cliff is used to assess infants' _____.
A) visual acuity
B) perception of depth
C) kinesthetic awareness
D) ability to crawl

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A visual cliff is a laboratory test given to infants to determine if they have a perception of depth. It involves a plexiglass table that has a checkerboard pattern on the top that drops off to a lower level at the halfway point. A "safety rail" of sorts is built into the table to prevent the infant from falling, should they move forward over the edge. When a baby is placed on the table and moves toward the edge, researchers can observe if the baby hesitates or shows signs of not wanting to move off the edge, indicating they are capable of perceiving depth.

A Visual Cliff Is Used to Assess Infants' _____