Question 1

It is impossible to see the inside of your eyes as our eyes and brain do not function in this manner.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to see the inside of your eyes using medical instruments like an ophthalmoscope, which allows doctors to examine the retina and other internal structures of the eye.

Question 2

Egyptian scarabs are an example of ___________________.
A) neither objects nor images
B) small decorative objects
C) secret objects
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Egyptian scarabs are small decorative objects commonly made of stone or faience with a beetle shape. They were often inscribed with hieroglyphs and used as amulets, seals, or decorative jewelry.

Question 3

The inside of the eye has the consistency of hard-set gelatin.

Accepted Answer

The vitreous humor, the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye, has a consistency similar to hard-set gelatin.

Question 4

When one stares at the sun then shuts their eyes, one is apt to see _______.
A) flashes of light
B) blood vessels
C) white forms
D) after images

Accepted Answer

When staring at the sun and then shutting one's eyes, the phenomenon known as an afterimage can occur. This is when an image of the sun remains in one's field of vision, appearing as a dark spot against the background of one's vision.

Question 5

A migraine aura or scotoma can be identified by ___________________
A) circular zig-zag light
B) streams of light
C) spidery tendrils
D) cone shapes

Accepted Answer

A migraine aura or scotoma is often identified by a circular zig-zag light that can appear in one or both eyes. This type of visual disturbance is known as a visual aura, which is a common symptom of migraines. While spidery tendrils and cone shapes can sometimes be present in a migraine aura, the circular zig-zag light is the most commonly reported visual disturbance. Streams of light are not typically associated with a migraine aura.

Question 6

The retinal vessels are different in each individual person.

Accepted Answer

The retinal vessels, which are part of the blood supply to the retina in the back of the eye, can vary in size, shape, branching patterns, and other characteristics from person to person. These differences can be used in medical imaging to help identify individuals and track changes over time.

Question 7

Throughout history, sunsets have been considered universally beautiful and sublime.

Accepted Answer

Perceptions of beauty, including the appreciation of sunsets, vary greatly across different cultures and historical periods, and what is considered beautiful or sublime is not universal.

Question 8

In which direction do we find the counter twilight or anti-twilight?
A) north
B) South
C) east
D) west

Accepted Answer

The counter twilight or anti-twilight arch is observed in the east during sunset and in the west during sunrise. It is opposite the Sun's position, hence the term "counter" or "anti-twilight."

Question 9

A twilight is impossible to photograph because ____________________.
A) all the colors blend into one
B) the range is too great for most cameras
C) the colors of light are beyond printing techniques
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A twilight is difficult to photograph because all the colors blend into one, the range is too great for most cameras, and the colors of light are beyond printing techniques. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 10

The study of the structure of sensory experience and consciousness is ____________.
A) Ethnology
B) phenomenology
C) ontology
D) epistemology

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology is the study of the structure of sensory experience and consciousness. Ethnology is the study of different cultures and societies, ontology is the branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of existence, and epistemology is the study of knowledge and belief. None of these are directly related to the study of sensory experience and consciousness.

Question 11

The philosophical theory that insists on the importance of the material world over thought is____________.
A) excessive materialism
B) materialism
C) anti-intellectual
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

Materialism is the philosophical theory that emphasizes the importance of the material world over thought. It argues that everything, including human thought and consciousness, is rooted in the physical world and its laws. Materialism is often contrasted with idealism, which emphasizes the importance of ideas, thoughts, and consciousness over the material world.

Question 12

Digital photographs are composite structures of visual, textual and numeric data.

Accepted Answer

Digital photographs contain visual data in the form of pixels, textual data in the form of metadata (such as file name, date created, camera settings), as well as numeric data for color values and other attributes.

Question 13

There are no parallels between scientific imaging and advertising.

Accepted Answer

There are several parallels between scientific imaging and advertising, including the use of visual appeals and the communication of complex information to different audiences. Both also often utilize digital technology to enhance and present their images.

Question 14

In Marxist terms phantasmagoria can be ____________________.
A) creation of fetish objects
B) the betrayal of use value for exchange value
C) Unawareness
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Phantasmagoria in Marxist terms refers to the creation of fetish objects, which are objects that have a symbolic value beyond their use value. This is related to the betrayal of use value for exchange value, which is a key component of capitalist ideology. Phantasmagoria also involves a sense of unawareness, as individuals may be unaware of the true value of these fetish objects and the ways in which they contribute to capitalist exploitation. Therefore, all of the above options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 15

Micrographic writing is the industry concerned with the manufacture and sale of graphic material especially of the scaled down reproductions.

Accepted Answer

Micrographic writing is the industry concerned with the manufacture and sale of graphic material, especially of scaled-down reproductions.

Question 16

Featuring the profile of Queen Victoria, the first postage stamp was known as the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Featuring the profile of Queen Victoria, the...

Question 17

William McGuire's _______ theory of advertising shows how we are persuaded by advertising.

Accepted Answer

The answer of William McGuire's _______ theory of advertising shows...

Question 18

_______refers to photography's unique dependence on the direct imprint of light onto a surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______refers to photography's unique dependence on the...

Question 19

Appearing 15 or 20 minutes after the sun sets, one of the sublime events of a sunset is _______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Appearing 15 or 20 minutes after the...

Question 20

_______ is a service offered by a number of companies to help advertisers know exactly how consumers are looking at individual images and webpages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is a service offered by a...

Quiz 3: Styles of Looking

It is impossible to see the inside of your eyes as our eyes and brain do not function in this manner.

Egyptian scarabs are an example of ___________________.

The inside of the eye has the consistency of hard-set gelatin.

When one stares at the sun then shuts their eyes, one is apt to see _______.

A migraine aura or scotoma can be identified by ___________________

The retinal vessels are different in each individual person.

Throughout history, sunsets have been considered universally beautiful and sublime.

In which direction do we find the counter twilight or anti-twilight?

A twilight is impossible to photograph because ____________________.

The study of the structure of sensory experience and consciousness is ____________.

The philosophical theory that insists on the importance of the material world over thought is____________.