Unlike Later in Life, a Neonate's Sleep-Wake Patterns Are Governed

question 108

Multiple Choice

Unlike later in life, a neonate's sleep-wake patterns are governed by __________.

• A)light or dark cues
• B)hunger
• C)activity level
• D)hormonal level

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual images that reach each eye, which is then interpreted by the brain to gauge depth and distance.

Brightness Constancy

The perception of an object maintaining consistent brightness despite changes in the lighting conditions around it.

Size Constancy

The perception of an object as having a constant size, despite variations in the size of the visual field image caused by changes in viewing distance.

Retinal Image

The projection of visual imagery onto the retina, enabling the process of vision by converting light into neural signals sent to the brain.