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The connections between neurons in the retina, specifically the connections referred to as “lateral inhibition,” help us see which of the following better?


AContrast

BFaces

CColors


Improving the contrast of an image (making the dark regions darker and the light regions lighter) helps us to identify:


AThe edges of objects

BThe center of objects

CThe color of an object


What assumption does our visual system make in order to see curved surfaces (domes, holes)?


ALight comes from above

BCurved surfaces are always evenly lit

CCurved surfaces are always easy to see, no assumptions are made


Which part of the face does our brain pay the most attention to?


AEyes and mouth

BEyes and ears

CEyes and chin


If all these assumptions sometimes lead to mistakes, for example in these optical illusions, why do we make them?


AIt helps us see things faster

BIt helps us see things correctly

CIt helps us pay attention to what's important

DAll of the above

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1)
The connections between neurons in the retina, specifically the connections referred to as “lateral inhibition,” help us see which of the following better?

A) Contrast
B) Faces
C) Colors

2)
Improving the contrast of an image (making the dark regions darker and the light regions lighter) helps us to identify:

A) The edges of objects
B) The center of objects
C) The color of an object

3)
What assumption does our visual system make in order to see curved surfaces (domes, holes)?

A) Light comes from above
B) Curved surfaces are always evenly lit
C) Curved surfaces are always easy to see, no assumptions are made

4)
Which part of the face does our brain pay the most attention to?

A) Eyes and mouth
B) Eyes and ears
C) Eyes and chin

5)
If all these assumptions sometimes lead to mistakes, for example in these optical illusions, why do we make them?

A) It helps us see things faster
B) It helps us see things correctly
C) It helps us pay attention to what's important
D) All of the above

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