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Sensation and Perception Test1
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
09/17/2008

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Visual Acuity
Definition
another name for spacial resolution
Term
convergence buys___________but sacrifices ______________
Definition
sensitivity, spacial resolution
Term
Which photoreceptors are more sensitive to light?
Definition
Rods
Term
Type of eye found in many insects?
Definition
compound
Term
name of compound eye's different optical systems
Definition
ommatidia
Term
___________ make humans rapid and accurate eye movement possible
Definition
extraocular muscles
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near sightedness
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myopia
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far sightedness
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hyperopia
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diminishes ability to bring very close objects into focus
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presbyopia
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involves destroying part of nervous system and observing consequences
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lesion technique
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can be construed as safe, reversible form of lesion technique
Definition
transcranial magnetic technique
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brain imaging techniques
Definition
fMRI, PET, MEG
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