Which of the Following Statements Is True of Cones

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of cones?

• A) They play a key role in night vision.
• B) They are thin, cylindrical receptor cells that are highly sensitive to light.
• C) They are primarily responsible for the sharply focused perception of color.
• D) They play a key role in seeing objects that are outside the main center of focus.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal immediately after a response increases the frequency of that response in the future.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward that occurs directly following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.