AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cones are active at higher light levels (photopic vision), are capable of color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity. The central fovea is populated exclusively by cones.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the function of rods and cones in the eye? Rods are responsible for vision at low light levels or scotopic vision. Whereas, the cones are responsible for vision at higher light levels or photopic vision.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cones require a lot more light and they are used to see color. We have three types of cones: blue, green, and red. The human eye only has about 6 million cones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rods function even in dim-light and are responsible for general vision. Cones are functional from moderate to bright light and are responsible for colour vision.