Asked by Rasmus Tauts on May 01, 2024

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Research suggests that the color vision of newborns is not highly developed. Why might this be?

A) Because the rods in the retina are not highly developed
B) Because they have trouble differentiating hues
C) Because the lens has not completely formed
D) Because the cones in the retina are not highly developed

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish and perceive different wavelengths of light as distinct colors, an essential aspect of human visual perception.

Newborns

Infants who are in the first weeks of life outside the uterus, characterized by rapid developmental changes.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions.

  • Determine the evolution stages of infants' sensory capacities.
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Marco AlegreMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The color vision of newborns is not highly developed primarily because the cones in the retina, which are responsible for color vision, are not fully developed at birth.