Effects of Motivation on Cognitive Performance Suggests That ______

question 30

Multiple Choice

Effects of motivation on cognitive performance suggests that ______.

• A)gender differences are found in most cognitive tasks
• B)gender differences are less about fundamental differences between men and women but more about how cognitive resources are applied
• C)motivation has little effect on cognitive task performance suggesting that most gender differences are biologically based
• D)there are no gender differences between men and women on cognitive tasks

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Definitions:

Retina

A layer of cells at the back of the eye that senses light and converts it into neural signals, which are sent to the brain for visual recognition.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels and contribute to black-and-white vision.