AP Psychology Practice Test

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What is the cause of nearsightedness?

The image of distant objects is focused behind the retina

Nearby objects are seen more clearly than distant objects

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is characterized by the ability to see nearby objects clearly while distant objects appear blurred. This condition arises because the light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This occurs when the eyeball is elongated or when the cornea (the eye's outer lens) is too curved. As a result, when looking at distant objects, the light rays diverge before reaching the retina, leading to a closer focal point where the image gets sharply defined.

The option that identifies the basic feature of nearsightedness correctly describes this phenomenon, emphasizing the difference in clarity of vision between nearby and distant objects. The other choices either incorrectly describe the mechanics of vision in myopia or refer to conditions not directly related to nearsightedness, such as improper focus on the retina or retinal detachment, which are distinct issues.

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The lens does not focus light on the retina

The retina detaches from the back of the eye

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