The roles of static depth information and object-image relative motion in perception of heading.
In a series of 6 experiments, two hypotheses were tested: that nominal heading perception is determined by the relative motion of images of objects positioned at different depths (R. F. Wang & J. E. Cutting, 1999) and that static depth information contributes to this determination. By manipulating static depth information while holding retinal-image motion constant during simulated self-movement, the authors found that static depth information played a role in determining perceived heading. Some support was also found for the involvement of R. F. Wang and J. E. Cutting's (1999) categories of object-image relative motion in determining perceived heading. However, results suggested an unexpected functional dominance of information about heading relative to apparently near objects.
Best
Christopher J
CJ
School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia. cjbest@deakin.edu.au
Crassini
Boris
B
Day
Ross H
RH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003867:Depth Perception; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009039:Motion Perception; D012160:Retina / Q000502:physiology; D013028:Space Perception