After Staring at a Particular Color for a Long Period

question 128

Multiple Choice

 After staring at a particular color for a long period of time and then looking at a white background,a negative afterimage occurs because the ____. 

• A)cones that were not used as much to sense the particular color are well-rested and therefore respond more readily to the white background
• B)well-rested rods take over the task of sensation, thus distorting the color that is sensed
• C)parts of the cells that continually responded to the color are worn out and therefore don't respond as readily to the white background
• D)parts of the cells that continually respond to white are worn out and therefore don't respond as readily to the white background

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

This is the psychological phenomenon where our perception of objects remains unchanged despite variations in their appearance to our eyes, like changes in size, shape, or color.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that specialize in responding to specific features of an environment or stimulus, such as edges, angles, or movements, contributing to the perception of objects and patterns.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe.

Human Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, enabling thoughts, memories, emotions, and physical movements.