Compare and contrast retinal disparity and convergence depth cues.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Both cues are types of binocular depth cues and both play a role in helping individuals detect the distance of objects. However, retinal disparity involves objects appearing at slightly different locations on each retina. The disparity increases as the objects get closer. Convergence causes the eyes to rotate inward as the object gets closer in order to maintain focus on the object. Convergence increases as objects get closer as well.