Question 1

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

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50% for an accurate drawing of

Question 2

The trichromatic theory of color vision is

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A)  supported by complementary afterimages. 
B)  a version of the opponent-process theory. 
C)  supported by monochromatic colors. 
D)  also known as the opponent theory. 
E)  also known as the component theory. 
A)  supported by complementary afterimages. 
B)  a version of the opponent-process theory. 
C)  supported by monochromatic colors. 
D)  also known as the opponent theory. 
E)  also known as the component theory.

Question 3

The parvocellular layers of the lateral geniculate nuclei get their name from the fact that the neurons in these layers are

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A)  multipolar. 
B)  small. 
C)  monopolar. 
D)  large. 
E)  parvo-like. 
A)  multipolar. 
B)  small. 
C)  monopolar. 
D)  large. 
E)  parvo-like.

Question 4

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

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A)  blindsight. 
B)  macular sparing. 
C)  macular sight. 
D)  subcortical sight. 
E)  cortical sight. 
A)  blindsight. 
B)  macular sparing. 
C)  macular sight. 
D)  subcortical sight. 
E)  cortical sight.

Question 5

Scotomas are normally identified and characterized by a __________ test.

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The answer of Scotomas are normally identified and characterized by...

Question 6

Some evidence suggests that prosopagnosia may not be specific to faces,that it may be attributable to a general inability to

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A)  distinguish among similar members of complex classes of visual stimuli. 
B)  recognize parts of faces. 
C)  recognize specific names of faces. 
D)  recognize cows and birds. 
E)  distinguish among similar individuals. 
A)  distinguish among similar members of complex classes of visual stimuli. 
B)  recognize parts of faces. 
C)  recognize specific names of faces. 
D)  recognize cows and birds. 
E)  distinguish among similar individuals.

Question 7

The pattern called "off firing" involves a temporary

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A)  decrease in firing when the stimulus comes on. 
B)  increase in firing when the stimulus goes off. 
C)  decrease in firing when the stimulus goes off. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C 
A)  decrease in firing when the stimulus comes on. 
B)  increase in firing when the stimulus goes off. 
C)  decrease in firing when the stimulus goes off. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C

Question 8

Another name for primary visual cortex is

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A)  lateral geniculate cortex. 
B)  retinocortex. 
C)  striate cortex. 
D)  foveal cortex. 
E)  optic cortex. 
A)  lateral geniculate cortex. 
B)  retinocortex. 
C)  striate cortex. 
D)  foveal cortex. 
E)  optic cortex.

Question 9

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

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20% for describing dorsal and ventral st

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

The trichromatic theory of color vision is

The parvocellular layers of the lateral geniculate nuclei get their name from the fact that the neurons in these layers are

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

Scotomas are normally identified and characterized by a __________ test.

Some evidence suggests that prosopagnosia may not be specific to faces,that it may be attributable to a general inability to

The pattern called "off firing" involves a temporary

Another name for primary visual cortex is

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

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Exam 6: The Visual System

Draw the retina-geniculate-striate system and label its parts.

The trichromatic theory of color vision is

The parvocellular layers of the lateral geniculate nuclei get their name from the fact that the neurons in these layers are

Performing visually guided tasks in the absence of conscious awareness of a visual image is called

Scotomas are normally identified and characterized by a __________ test.

Some evidence suggests that prosopagnosia may not be specific to faces,that it may be attributable to a general inability to

The pattern called "off firing" involves a temporary

Another name for primary visual cortex is

Describe the dorsal and ventral streams.Describe two theories of their functional difference and the evidence on which each theory is based.

Biopsychology As a Neuroscience

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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