In the Dark, the Fovea Is ________

question 113

Multiple Choice

In the dark, the fovea is ________.

• A) much more effective than it is in daylight
• B) as effective as it is in daylight
• C) almost useless
• D) about as effective as retinal cells outside the fovea

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation, spatial navigation, and the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

Maximizing Theory

A decision-making strategy aimed at choosing the option that offers the maximum potential benefit.

FR 10 Schedule

A fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule where reinforcement is provided after every tenth correct response, promoting high and steady rates of responding.

FR 40 Schedule

A type of fixed-ratio schedule where reinforcement is provided after a set number of responses, specifically 40 responses in this case.