Which characteristic is associated with the dorsal visual pathway?

The characteristic associated with the dorsal visual pathway is indeed centered on spatial awareness and motion detection. This pathway, often referred to as the "where" pathway, originates in the primary visual cortex and extends to the parietal lobe. Its primary function is to process information related to the location of objects in space, their movement, and how to interact with them.

This is crucial for tasks that require understanding the position of objects relative to oneself, enabling functions like reaching out to grab an item or navigating through an environment. Additionally, the dorsal pathway plays a key role in integrating sensory information to allow for coordinated movement and perception of speed and direction.

In contrast, the other characteristics mentioned are associated with different aspects of visual processing: color recognition pertains to the ventral visual pathway, object permanence relates more to cognitive development than visual processing specifically, and reading and writing are cognitive functions that require complex visual processing but are not distinctly aligned with the dorsal pathway's primary functions.