Sally Walks into a Dark Room and Notices That She

question 29

Multiple Choice

Sally walks into a dark room and notices that she can see specific objects in the room better if she looks slightly to one side of the object rather than directly at it. This is because by looking off to the side, the light falls ________.

• A) on the fovea, which is loaded with light-sensitive cones
• B) next to the fovea and onto light-sensitive cones
• C) next to the fovea and onto light-sensitive rods
• D) on the fovea, which is loaded with light-sensitive rods

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Private Behaviors

Actions that individuals engage in away from the public eye or scrutiny, reflecting personal preferences or desires.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or the quality of being logical and containing no contradictions.

Three Components

Constituent parts or aspects that together form a whole, often referenced in models or theories to explain complex phenomena.