Even Though They Probably Look at Quarters on a Daily

question 12

Multiple Choice

Even though they probably look at quarters on a daily basis, most people are unlikely to be able to correctly identify which coin is a real quarter from an array of possible quarters because

• A)people do not pay attention to money that isn't theirs.
• B)people do not pay attention to quarters.
• C)memories are transient.
• D)other things interfere with the memory of the quarter.

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Definitions:

Camera

A device for capturing visual images in the form of photographs, video recordings, or digitally.

Retina

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye, which detects light and converts it into neural signals for processing by the brain.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a person to detect its presence at least half the time.

Color Vision

The ability of the eye and brain to perceive differences in wavelengths of light as differing colors.