A neuron in the visual cortex responds only when light of a particular shape (such as a line) strikes the retina. What is that neuron said to be?

a. A feature detector
b. A Purkinje cell
c. A Gestalt
d. A visual constancy


a

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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the _________ cortex. a. occipital b. association c. primary visual d. frontal lobe of the e. prefrontal

Psychology

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