Interestingly, Object Permanence Is Not a Uniquely Human Achievement

question 78

Multiple Choice

Interestingly, object permanence is not a uniquely human achievement. Who else can acquire object permanence?

• A) Chimpanzees at 2 years of age
• B) Dogs at 1 year of age
• C) Cats at 2 years of age
• D) Nearly all reptiles at any age

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Definitions:

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light images into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Pupil

The circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters.

Lens

A transparent optical component that focuses or disperses light rays, used in a variety of devices such as glasses, cameras, and microscopes to enhance vision or capture images.

Opponent-Process Cell

A type of cell in the visual system that is believed to be responsible for processing colors by encoding differences between pairs of colors such as red-green or blue-yellow.