The slight difference in lateral separation between two objects as seen by the left eye and the right eye is called _______________.
A) retinal disparity
B) interposition
C) convergence
D) linear disparity

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The definition given in the question matches the concept of retinal disparity, which is the slight difference in the images received by the left and right eyes that allows for depth perception. Interposition refers to one object appearing to block another due to its position in space, convergence refers to the inward movement of the eyes when focusing on an object, and linear disparity is not a commonly used term in perception research.

The Slight Difference in Lateral Separation Between Two Objects as Seen