Suppose You Show Positive and Negative Images on a Computer

question 95

Multiple Choice

Suppose you show positive and negative images on a computer screen to younger and older adults. If younger adults remember 25% of the positive images and 25% of the negative images, you would expect that, of the total number of images they remembered, older adults would remember _____ positive images and _____ negative images.

• A) more than 25%; more than 25%
• B) less than 25%; less than 25%
• C) less than 25%; more than 25%
• D) more than 25%; less than 25%

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Definitions:

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Visual Processing

The ability of the brain to interpret and make sense of visual information from the eyes, including recognizing shapes, colors, and movement.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Myopia

A vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where objects nearby are seen clearly but distant objects appear blurred.