Question 1

Our prior experiences have no bearing on how we see the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is possible for an object to be viewed by your right eye and yet be located in your left:

Accepted Answer

A) auditory cortex" 
B) Visual field" 
C) Retinal ganglion cells" 
D) Hemisphere" 
A) auditory cortex" 
B) Visual field" 
C) Retinal ganglion cells" 
D) Hemisphere"

Question 3

The neurons in the primary visual cortex that respond to edges in a particular area of the visual field are:

Accepted Answer

A) Complex cells" 
B) Parvocells" 
C) Magnocells" 
D) Simple cells" 
A) Complex cells" 
B) Parvocells" 
C) Magnocells" 
D) Simple cells"

Question 4

Position and size ______ allow neurons to respond to stimuli no matter where or how far away it is.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Position and size ______ allow neurons to...

Question 5

Damage to ____ is the most likely to cause visual agnosias (loss of recognition or meaning of objects).

Accepted Answer

A) V3" 
B) V1" 
C) V5" 
D) V2" 
A) V3" 
B) V1" 
C) V5" 
D) V2"

Question 6

Your visual system is working even when you are dreaming or imagining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The function of the lens is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Allow light to pass into the eye" 
B) Communicate with the brain" 
C) Focus light onto the retina" 
D) Restrict the amount of light entering the eye" 
A) Allow light to pass into the eye" 
B) Communicate with the brain" 
C) Focus light onto the retina" 
D) Restrict the amount of light entering the eye"

Question 8

Motion blindness occurs when the cornea is damaged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) is separated into how many layers?

Accepted Answer

A) 3" 
B) 12" 
C) 24" 
D) 6" 
A) 3" 
B) 12" 
C) 24" 
D) 6"

Question 10

The pupil is located:

Accepted Answer

A) In the center of the retina, behind the lens, and infront of the cornea" 
B) In the center of the sclera, behind the retina, and infront of the cornea" 
C) In the center of the iris, behind the lens, and next to the retina" 
D) In the center of the iris, behind the cornea, and in front of the lens" 
A) In the center of the retina, behind the lens, and infront of the cornea" 
B) In the center of the sclera, behind the retina, and infront of the cornea" 
C) In the center of the iris, behind the lens, and next to the retina" 
D) In the center of the iris, behind the cornea, and in front of the lens"

Question 11

There are two types of retinal ganglion cells that carry information to the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN). A difference between the two types is:

Accepted Answer

A) The LGN receives information from the parvocellua retinal ganglion cells in four layers, and information from the magnocellular retinal ganglion cells in two layers" 
B) The parvocellular retinal ganglion cells are smaller than the magnocellular retinal ganglion cells" 
C) The parvocellular retinal ganglion cells process information from the cones, such as form and color, whereas the magnocellular ganglion cells process information from the rods such as depth, brightness, and movement" 
D) All of the above" 
A) The LGN receives information from the parvocellua retinal ganglion cells in four layers, and information from the magnocellular retinal ganglion cells in two layers" 
B) The parvocellular retinal ganglion cells are smaller than the magnocellular retinal ganglion cells" 
C) The parvocellular retinal ganglion cells process information from the cones, such as form and color, whereas the magnocellular ganglion cells process information from the rods such as depth, brightness, and movement" 
D) All of the above"

Question 12

Which visual stream is involved with directing attention?

Accepted Answer

A) The ventral stream" 
B) The vertical stream" 
C) The anterior stream" 
D) The dorsal stream" 
A) The ventral stream" 
B) The vertical stream" 
C) The anterior stream" 
D) The dorsal stream"

Question 13

Humans rely on _____ more than any other sense.

Accepted Answer

A) Touch" 
B) Vision" 
C) Smell" 
D) Hearing" 
A) Touch" 
B) Vision" 
C) Smell" 
D) Hearing"

Question 14

A cell that responds to a diagonal line in multiple locations is most likely a ____ cell.

Accepted Answer

A) Simple" 
B) On/off" 
C) Complex" 
D) Center-surround" 
A) Simple" 
B) On/off" 
C) Complex" 
D) Center-surround"

Question 15

The point at which two optic nerves meet and half of the fibers cross to the opposite side is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Optic tract" 
B) Primary visual cortex" 
C) Optic chiasm" 
D) Retina" 
A) Optic tract" 
B) Primary visual cortex" 
C) Optic chiasm" 
D) Retina"

Question 16

A person who insists they can see even though they are blind is suffering from a condition known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Schizophrenia" 
B) Anton's syndrome" 
C) Change blindness" 
D) Dementia" 
A) Schizophrenia" 
B) Anton's syndrome" 
C) Change blindness" 
D) Dementia"

Question 17

In population coding, a neuron's response to different visual objects tends to be:

Accepted Answer

A) All-or-none" 
B) Location-dependent" 
C) Binary" 
D) Of varying levels" 
A) All-or-none" 
B) Location-dependent" 
C) Binary" 
D) Of varying levels"

Question 18

The part of the eye that lets photons travel into the eye is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Retina" 
B) Iris" 
C) Cornea" 
D) Fovea" 
A) Retina" 
B) Iris" 
C) Cornea" 
D) Fovea"

Question 19

You cannot pay attention to a stimulus without ______ the stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) Ignoring" 
B) Recognizing" 
C) Comparing" 
D) Focusing on" 
A) Ignoring" 
B) Recognizing" 
C) Comparing" 
D) Focusing on"

Question 20

A person suffering from Anton's syndrome may deny being:

Accepted Answer

A) Unable to see motion" 
B) Blind" 
C) Colorblind" 
D) Unable to see depth" 
A) Unable to see motion" 
B) Blind" 
C) Colorblind" 
D) Unable to see depth"

Our prior experiences have no bearing on how we see the world.

It is possible for an object to be viewed by your right eye and yet be located in your left:

The neurons in the primary visual cortex that respond to edges in a particular area of the visual field are:

Position and size ______ allow neurons to respond to stimuli no matter where or how far away it is.

Damage to ____ is the most likely to cause visual agnosias (loss of recognition or meaning of objects).

Your visual system is working even when you are dreaming or imagining.

The function of the lens is to:

Motion blindness occurs when the cornea is damaged.

The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) is separated into how many layers?

The pupil is located:

There are two types of retinal ganglion cells that carry information to the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN). A difference between the two types is:

Which visual stream is involved with directing attention?

Humans rely on _____ more than any other sense.

A cell that responds to a diagonal line in multiple locations is most likely a ____ cell.

The point at which two optic nerves meet and half of the fibers cross to the opposite side is the:

A person who insists they can see even though they are blind is suffering from a condition known as:

In population coding, a neuron's response to different visual objects tends to be:

The part of the eye that lets photons travel into the eye is called the:

You cannot pay attention to a stimulus without ______ the stimulus.

A person suffering from Anton's syndrome may deny being:

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Exam 5: Vision

Our prior experiences have no bearing on how we see the world.

It is possible for an object to be viewed by your right eye and yet be located in your left:

The neurons in the primary visual cortex that respond to edges in a particular area of the visual field are:

Position and size ______ allow neurons to respond to stimuli no matter where or how far away it is.

Damage to ____ is the most likely to cause visual agnosias (loss of recognition or meaning of objects).

Your visual system is working even when you are dreaming or imagining.

The function of the lens is to:

Motion blindness occurs when the cornea is damaged.

The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) is separated into how many layers?

The pupil is located:

There are two types of retinal ganglion cells that carry information to the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN). A difference between the two types is:

Which visual stream is involved with directing attention?

Humans rely on _____ more than any other sense.

A cell that responds to a diagonal line in multiple locations is most likely a ____ cell.

The point at which two optic nerves meet and half of the fibers cross to the opposite side is the:

A person who insists they can see even though they are blind is suffering from a condition known as:

In population coding, a neuron's response to different visual objects tends to be:

The part of the eye that lets photons travel into the eye is called the:

You cannot pay attention to a stimulus without ______ the stimulus.

A person suffering from Anton's syndrome may deny being:

Online Practice Questions

The Brain and Nervous System

Neurons and Synapses

Neuroplasticity

Other Senses

The Motor System

Attention and Consciousness

Memory

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Decision Making

Emotions

Motivation and Reward

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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