Which of the following statements is true of depth perception?

A) The clearness of an object cannot suggest its distance.
B) Shadows and highlights give information about an object's two-dimensional shape.
C) Closer objects are perceived as having smoother textures than distant objects.
D) Distant objects stimulate smaller areas on the retina than nearby ones.

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Mateus David · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Distant objects stimulate smaller areas on the retina than nearby ones due to the phenomenon of size constancy, where the brain automatically adjusts for the perceived size of an object based on its distance from the observer. This allows us to perceive depth and distance accurately. The other options are incorrect: A is false because the clearness of an object can give cues about atmospheric perspective and thus suggest its distance, B is incorrect because shadows and highlights provide information about an object's three-dimensional shape, not just two-dimensional, and C is incorrect because texture is not a reliable depth cue, as objects can have varying textures at different distances.

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