Why Do Humans Perceive Faint Light Better in the Periphery

question 14

Multiple Choice

 Why do humans perceive faint light better in the periphery of the eye?

• A) Receptors in the periphery are closer to the pupil.
• B) The fovea is closer to the retina's blind spot than peripheral receptors.
• C) More receptors in the periphery than in the fovea funnel input to each ganglion cell.
• D) Ganglion cells in the periphery transmit their information to a larger brain area.

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Definitions:

Novelty Avoidance

The behavioral trait of preferring familiar objects and environments over new ones.

Habituation

The psychological process where an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Visual-recognition Memory

The ability to recognize previously encountered visual stimuli and differentiate them from new stimuli.

Visual Preference

An individual's leaning or affinity towards certain visual elements over others, which can influence perception and choices.