Asked by Meagan Silver on Jul 12, 2024
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If we stare at an object without blinking,the object does not vanish from sight because
A) the light waves reach us in one steady stream.
B) the eye's lens accommodates.
C) our retina takes this lack of movement into account.
D) our eyes are always moving.
Light Waves
Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sensation of sight.
Object Vanish
A phenomenon or trick where an object appears to disappear from perception, often used in magic or psychological experiments.
Lens Accommodates
The process by which the eye's lens changes shape to focus on objects at different distances.
- Detail the mechanism of sensory adaptation and how it affects our perceptual experiences.
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Jameson SpinksJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Our eyes are never completely still; they make tiny, involuntary movements called microsaccades. These movements are crucial for preventing sensory adaptation to visual stimuli, which would cause stationary objects viewed without these micro-movements to fade from perception.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the mechanism of sensory adaptation and how it affects our perceptual experiences.