In Helmholtz's theory,an important hypothetical process underlying such perceptual phenomena as depth perception was called
A) unconscious inference.
B) unconscious rationalization.
C) inductive reasoning.
D) practical intuition.

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Helmholtz's theory suggests that depth perception is a result of unconscious inference based on past experiences and prior knowledge. The brain uses cues such as convergence, retinal disparity, and texture gradient to make automatic assumptions about the distance and position of objects in space. This process is referred to as unconscious inference. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not pertain to Helmholtz's theory of perception or the process of depth perception.

In Helmholtz's Theory,an Important Hypothetical Process Underlying Such Perceptual Phenomena