Half of the Information from Each Eye-That Is, the Information

question 197

Multiple Choice

Half of the information from each eye-that is, the information from the half of each retina that is closest to the nose-crosses to the opposite side of the brain for processing.What is the functional consequence of this crossing over?

• A) The visual fields do not overlap.
• B) The visual cortex does not distinguish which side of the visual field the information arrived from.
• C) The splitting of information prevents too many action potentials from arriving in the cortex at the same time.
• D) The thalamus reassembles the information from both eyes for processing.
• E) All of the information from the left visual field goes to the right side of the brain, and all of the information from the right visual field goes to the left side of the brain.

Comprehend the role of amygdala structures in fear conditioning and how it relates to conditioned emotional responses.

Discuss counterconditioning and systematic desensitization as methods for modifying conditioned responses.

Identify factors affecting the strength and development of conditioned responses, including stimulus intensity and conditioning procedures.

Explain the process of extinction and spontaneous recovery in the context of conditioned responses.

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