Coursespaces Quiz #6 Flashcards

1
Q

The ability to coordinate visual and motor behaviour to a single point such as in catching a ball, kicking a ball, etc. is ____ ____

A

coincident timing

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2
Q

Approximately ____ percent of all sensory information is derived from via the visual system

A

80

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3
Q

Closely associated with tracking moving objects are ____ eye movements

A

saccadic

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4
Q

Depth perception as evidence by the “visual cliff” is observed by _____ months

A

6

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5
Q

Equilibrium is associated with ______ awareness.

A

vestibular

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6
Q

______ refers to clearness of vision.

A

acuity

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7
Q

T/F: Perception refers to the processes used to gather and interpret sensory information.

A

true

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8
Q

T/F: A newborn cannot change shape of lens to adjust focus because the ciliary muscles are weak

A

true

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9
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T/F: Compared to that of an adult, a newborn’s eyeball is short, and the distance between the retina and the lens is reduced. This results in a temporary form of near-sightedness.

A

false

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10
Q

In the first 8 months of birth, children who are disinterested in an object until they can partially see it, display what?

A

object permanence

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