Infant Depth Perception: Groundbreaking Discovery

In their groundbreaking study, Gibson and Walk utilized the visual cliff apparatus, a plexiglass platform with a dummy cliff edge, to assess infant depth perception. Their findings suggested that infants possess innate depth perception, demonstrating a remarkable ability to distinguish between safe and hazardous depths. This research revolutionized the understanding of early childhood development, highlighting the crucial role of perception-action coupling in shaping motor behaviors and environmental exploration.

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