The primary function of perceptual learning is to __________.

A. identify and categorize objects
B. train a sensory system to accurately detect the location of a stimulus
C. learn to adjust behavior according to its consequences
D. exhibit a specific behavior in the presence of a specific stimulus


Answer: A

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