| Description |
xxi, 173 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
The experiments reported in this thesis investigated the visual information used by observers to judge the time-to-contact (TTC) of approaching objects. The results provide support for the proposition that TTC judgements are based on retinal image expansion rate and observers' prior experience with the objects |
| Notes |
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University |
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-167) |
| Subject |
Visual perception.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
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Deakin University. School of Psychology
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