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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

Psychology

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

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Rods are visual sensory receptors responsible for

noncolor sensitivity to low light.

visual accommodation.

color vision.

focusing images on the retina.

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Understand the function of rods in the human eye: Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are highly sensitive to light, allowing them to function well in low-light conditions.

Differentiate between rods and cones: While rods are responsible for vision in dim light and do not detect color, cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

Consider the context of the question: The question is asking about the specific role of rods, which is related to their sensitivity to low light rather than color vision or focusing images.

Eliminate incorrect options: Visual accommodation and focusing images on the retina are functions related to the lens and overall eye structure, not specifically to rods.

Conclude with the correct function: Based on the understanding of rods, identify that their primary role is noncolor sensitivity to low light, which aligns with their function in the visual system.