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.
E) make an association between two stimuli.


Answer: A

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