In the visual system, which of the following statements is true of parallel processing?
A. It is the transfer of information across a single neural pathway.
B. It first processes the shapes of different stimuli and then their color and movement.
C. It is the simultaneous distribution of information across different neural pathways.
D. It is a system that processes information about sensory qualities serially.
Answer: C
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