Question 1

The most likely effect of damage sustained to the dorsal stream is

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A)  color blindness. 
B)  optic ataxia. 
C)  the inability to recognize familiar faces. 
D)  blindsight. 
A)  color blindness. 
B)  optic ataxia. 
C)  the inability to recognize familiar faces. 
D)  blindsight. B

Question 2

The _______ is (are) primarily responsible for refracting light to form an image on the retina.

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A)  cornea 
B)  lens 
C)  pupil 
D)  extraocular muscles 
A)  cornea 
B)  lens 
C)  pupil 
D)  extraocular muscles A

Question 3

The human visual system

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A)  can only detect high frequency, short wavelengths. 
B)  can only detect low frequency, long wavelengths. 
C)  detects all wavelengths. 
D)  detects light within a narrow range of the electromagnetic range. 
A)  can only detect high frequency, short wavelengths. 
B)  can only detect low frequency, long wavelengths. 
C)  detects all wavelengths. 
D)  detects light within a narrow range of the electromagnetic range. D

Question 4

Our perception of light versus dark is created by the brain in response to many factors, not just wavelength of light. List these other factors.

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Our perception of light versus dark is i

Question 5

Which statement about color perception is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trichromatic hypothesis is supported at the level of the retina. 
B)  The opponent-process hypothesis is consistent with current research on cones. 
C)  Spectrally opponent cells are found only in the eye. 
D)  Research has largely refuted both the opponent-process and the trichromatic theories of color perception. 
A)  The trichromatic hypothesis is supported at the level of the retina. 
B)  The opponent-process hypothesis is consistent with current research on cones. 
C)  Spectrally opponent cells are found only in the eye. 
D)  Research has largely refuted both the opponent-process and the trichromatic theories of color perception.

Question 6

_______ of the pupils is associated with the use of drugs that block acetylcholine transmission, such as belladonna.

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A)  Myopia 
B)  Refraction 
C)  Constriction 
D)  Dilation 
A)  Myopia 
B)  Refraction 
C)  Constriction 
D)  Dilation

Question 7

Visual acuity is highest in the region of the retina called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fovea. 
B)  optic disc. 
C)  lens. 
D)  iris. 
A)  fovea. 
B)  optic disc. 
C)  lens. 
D)  iris.

Question 8

When light hits the center of an off-center bipolar cell's receptive field, it _______ and releases _______ glutamate, which in turn _______ off-center ganglion cells.

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A)  depolarizes; more; hyperpolarizes 
B)  hyperpolarizes; less; hyperpolarizes 
C)  depolarizes; less; depolarizes 
D)  hyperpolarizes; more; depolarizes 
A)  depolarizes; more; hyperpolarizes 
B)  hyperpolarizes; less; hyperpolarizes 
C)  depolarizes; less; depolarizes 
D)  hyperpolarizes; more; depolarizes

Question 9

Describe the differences between a hierarchical and spatial-frequency model of vision.

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A hierarchical model of vision suggests

Question 10

What is amblyopia and how is it treated?

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The answer of What is amblyopia and how is it...

Question 11

If an individual were to experience bilateral damage at the junction of the occipital and temporal cortex, the likely result would be loss of

Accepted Answer

A)  color vision. 
B)  the ability to detect motion. 
C)  the ability to recognize common objects. 
D)  the ability to grasp objects by their center of mass. 
A)  color vision. 
B)  the ability to detect motion. 
C)  the ability to recognize common objects. 
D)  the ability to grasp objects by their center of mass.

Question 12

Discuss the incidence of impaired color vision in humans. What is the nature of the impairment, and how is it passed on from generation to generation?

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Impaired color vision, also known as col

Question 13

In vertebrates, the _______ is primarily responsible for fine-tuning refraction.

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The answer of In vertebrates, the _______ is primarily responsible...

Question 14

Compare and contrast the properties of the human photopic and scotopic visual systems.

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The human photopic and scotopic visual s

Question 15

Differentiate the dorsal stream from the ventral stream.

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The answer of Differentiate the dorsal stream from the ventral...

Question 16

Describe the ways that the cells of the retina interact to produce and enhance the boundaries of visual objects.

Accepted Answer

The cells of the retina interact in seve

Question 17

About half of the human V1 is devoted to the fovea and the retinal region surrounding it, thereby facilitating high acuity in the

Accepted Answer

A)  entire visual field. 
B)  periphery of the visual field. 
C)  central part of the visual field. 
D)  upper portions of the visual field. 
A)  entire visual field. 
B)  periphery of the visual field. 
C)  central part of the visual field. 
D)  upper portions of the visual field.

Question 18

The optic disc is the

Accepted Answer

A)  area of highest visual acuity in the retina. 
B)  area of the retina through which the axons of the ganglion cells exit. 
C)  area of the retina with the highest concentration of rods. 
D)  round opening of the eye through which light enters. 
A)  area of highest visual acuity in the retina. 
B)  area of the retina through which the axons of the ganglion cells exit. 
C)  area of the retina with the highest concentration of rods. 
D)  round opening of the eye through which light enters.

Question 19

Discuss the statement: "Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision." Provide examples of species with different degrees of color sensitivity.

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The statement "Most mammalian species pr

Question 20

In area V5 of the visual cortex, cells appear to be sensitive to

Accepted Answer

A)  form. 
B)  wavelength. 
C)  motion. 
D)  orientation. 
A)  form. 
B)  wavelength. 
C)  motion. 
D)  orientation.

The most likely effect of damage sustained to the dorsal stream is

The _______ is (are) primarily responsible for refracting light to form an image on the retina.

The human visual system

Our perception of light versus dark is created by the brain in response to many factors, not just wavelength of light. List these other factors.

Which statement about color perception is true?

_______ of the pupils is associated with the use of drugs that block acetylcholine transmission, such as belladonna.

Visual acuity is highest in the region of the retina called the

When light hits the center of an off-center bipolar cell's receptive field, it ___ and releases _ glutamate, which in turn _____ off-center ganglion cells.

Describe the differences between a hierarchical and spatial-frequency model of vision.

What is amblyopia and how is it treated?

If an individual were to experience bilateral damage at the junction of the occipital and temporal cortex, the likely result would be loss of

Discuss the incidence of impaired color vision in humans. What is the nature of the impairment, and how is it passed on from generation to generation?

In vertebrates, the _______ is primarily responsible for fine-tuning refraction.

Compare and contrast the properties of the human photopic and scotopic visual systems.

Differentiate the dorsal stream from the ventral stream.

Describe the ways that the cells of the retina interact to produce and enhance the boundaries of visual objects.

About half of the human V1 is devoted to the fovea and the retinal region surrounding it, thereby facilitating high acuity in the

The optic disc is the

Discuss the statement: "Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision." Provide examples of species with different degrees of color sensitivity.

In area V5 of the visual cortex, cells appear to be sensitive to

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The most likely effect of damage sustained to the dorsal stream is

The _______ is (are) primarily responsible for refracting light to form an image on the retina.

The human visual system

Our perception of light versus dark is created by the brain in response to many factors, not just wavelength of light. List these other factors.

Which statement about color perception is true?

_______ of the pupils is associated with the use of drugs that block acetylcholine transmission, such as belladonna.

Visual acuity is highest in the region of the retina called the

When light hits the center of an off-center bipolar cell's receptive field, it _______ and releases _______ glutamate, which in turn _______ off-center ganglion cells.

Describe the differences between a hierarchical and spatial-frequency model of vision.

What is amblyopia and how is it treated?

If an individual were to experience bilateral damage at the junction of the occipital and temporal cortex, the likely result would be loss of

Discuss the incidence of impaired color vision in humans. What is the nature of the impairment, and how is it passed on from generation to generation?

In vertebrates, the _______ is primarily responsible for fine-tuning refraction.

Compare and contrast the properties of the human photopic and scotopic visual systems.

Differentiate the dorsal stream from the ventral stream.

Describe the ways that the cells of the retina interact to produce and enhance the boundaries of visual objects.

About half of the human V1 is devoted to the fovea and the retinal region surrounding it, thereby facilitating high acuity in the

The optic disc is the

Discuss the statement: "Most mammalian species probably have some degree of color vision." Provide examples of species with different degrees of color sensitivity.

In area V5 of the visual cortex, cells appear to be sensitive to

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

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When light hits the center of an off-center bipolar cell's receptive field, it ___ and releases _ glutamate, which in turn _____ off-center ganglion cells.