The Eye Is Frequently Compared with a Camera,but in Many

question 116

Essay

The eye is frequently compared with a camera,but in many ways the visual system is not like a camera.Explain why.

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Definitions:

Serial Position Effect

Our tendency to recall best the last and first items in a list.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from the past without the aid of cues, differing from recognition which involves identifying information from provided options.

Mnemonic

A device or technique, often involving an association of terms, used to help remember information or facts.

Acronym Formation

The process of creating a new word from the initial letters of a phrase, intended for easier memorization or communication.