Explain diplopia and give an example.

What will be an ideal response?


When a person focuses on an object in Panum's area, the objects outside of this area appear double. This double vision is known as diplopia. For example, if I focus on a painting 10 feet away and hold up my hand, my hand will be outside of Panum's area and thus appear double.

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To conduct valid and reliable experiments, parapsychologists must use all of the following EXCEPT

a. double-blind experiments. b. uncritical acceptance and confirmation bias. c. meticulous control and replication of experiments. d. security and accuracy in their record keeping.

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Jan eagerly anticipated the birth of her first child. However, following the birth of a healthy baby, she found herself in the depths of depression. She cried constantly and was confused, and she felt incapable of caring for her child. Jan’s physician

diagnosed her with a classic case of __________. a) prepartum depression b) postpartum depression c) prepartum oppression d) postpartum oppression

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Sonia asks her professor if she should send her 3-year-old to preschool. Professor Eng should answer: -"Go for it, but only because preschool helps with social skills." -"Be careful, as staying at home is usually best at this age." -"Avoid it, as most preschools are poorly run and unsafe."

What will be an ideal response?

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Which pairing correctly matches a medication with its mechanism of action?

A) Antipsychotic = increases effectiveness of GABA B) Anti-anxiety medication = increases effectiveness of GABA C) Antidepressant = dopamine antagonist D) Anti-anxiety medication = dopamine antagonist

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