It Is Difficult to Distinguish Between Colors at Night Because

question 125

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to distinguish between colors at night because ________.

• A) we are seeing primarily with the rods
• B) we are seeing primarily with the cones
• C) rods do not adapt to the dark
• D) we are seeing mostly with the fovea

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Definitions:

Biased Judgments

Assessments or decisions influenced by personal preferences, prejudices, or insufficient information.

Stereotypes

Generally believed, though rigid and simplified, views or concepts of a certain category of people or items.

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people or ideas that are based on limited information or stereotypes rather than direct experience or knowledge.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, through a cycle of positive reinforcement between conviction and action, ends up fulfilling itself either directly or indirectly.