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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) ContrastB) FacesC) Colors2)Improving the contrast of an image (making the dark regions darker and the light regions lighter) helps us to identify:A) The edges of objectsB) The center of objectsC) The color of an object3)What assumption does our visual system make in order to see curved surfaces (domes, holes)?A) Light comes from aboveB) Curved surfaces are always evenly litC) Curved surfaces are always easy to see, no assumptions are made4)Which part of the face does our brain pay the most attention to?A) Eyes and mouthB) Eyes and earsC) Eyes and chin5)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 fasterB) It helps us see things correctlyC) It helps us pay attention to what's importantD) All of the aboveHope that helps :)*the correct answers are bolded, italicized, and underlined.*

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