Blakemore & Cooper MCQs

What was the main aim of Blakemore and Cooper's study?

• To investigate the physiological and behavioural effects of a limited visual experience

• To investigate the effects of color on mood

• To study the impact of sound on animal behavior

• To explore dietary influences on cognitive development

What animals were used as participants in the study?

• Mice

• Rabbits

• Kittens

• Puppies

What was the independent variable in the study?

• The age of the kittens

• The color of the lines

• The orientation of the lines

• The size of the visual display unit

How were the dependent variables measured?

• Through questionnaires

• By observing visual reactions in a well-lit room

• By measuring heart rate

• By conducting taste tests

What was a control in the experiment?

• The temperature in the lab was kept constant

• The cylinders were the same size and illuminated equally

• The kittens were fed the same food

• All kittens were played with for the same amount of time

What was a permanent defect observed in the kittens?

• Inability to hear

• Inability to smell

• Refusal to eat

• Bumping into stationary objects

How did the kittens respond to a rod moved in the orientation they were reared with?

• They fell asleep

• They chased and played with it

• They ignored it

• They became aggressive

What was significant about the neurophysiological findings?

• No neurones responded to light

• All neurones preferred the same orientation

• 75% of the neurones were binocular

• All neurones were monocular

What does the study suggest about brain development?

• Neurones change their preferred orientation based on stimulation

• It is solely determined by genetics

• It is not influenced by external stimuli

• It stops after a certain age

What conclusion can be drawn about the effects of the rearing environment?

• It makes animals more sociable

• It has no impact on visual development

• It can cause permanent visual defects

• It improves cognitive abilities