The Horrible Aspects of Science: The Visual Cliff Experiment 1960

The Visual Cliff Experiment of 1960 was conducted by psychologists Eleanor J. Gibson and Richard D. Walk to study depth perception in human and animal infants. The experiment involved a glass-covered platform with a drop-off, creating the illusion of a cliff. While considered ethically sound, it provided valuable insights into perceptual development and has had a lasting impact on our understanding of early sensory experiences.