Studies of babies' responses to the "visual cliff" are designed to explore what aspect of perceptual development?

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Studies of babies' responses to the "visual cliff" are designed to explore their depth perception, or ability to perceive the distance between objects. The visual cliff is a test apparatus that creates the illusion of a drop-off, with a glass surface placed just below the perceived edge to prevent harm to the baby. The study measures whether babies show fear or reluctance to cross the perceived drop-off, indicating their ability to perceive depth.

Studies of Babies' Responses to the "Visual Cliff" Are Designed