Which of the Following Phenomena Is a Function of the Distribution

question 267

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena is a function of the distribution of the rods and cones in the retina?

• A) Stars can be seen only with difficulty during the daytime.
• B) A dim star may disappear when you look directly at it but reappear when you look to one side of it.
• C) The light from distant stars moving rapidly away from us is shifted toward the red end of the spectrum.
• D) The moon looks much larger near the horizon than it looks when it is higher in the sky.

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goals

Goals shared by different groups or individuals that require their cooperation for achievement, often used to reduce conflict.

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait that predicts social and political attitudes, characterized by a preference for hierarchy within groups and dominance over lower status groups.

Self-objectification

The tendency to see oneself primarily as an object to be looked at and evaluated on the basis of appearance.

Salient Categorization

The process of identifying and grouping entities based on prominent features that stand out to an individual.