Hubel and Wiesel Discovered Feature Detector Cells in the Visual

question 2

Multiple Choice

Hubel and Wiesel discovered feature detector cells in the visual cortex that respond selectively to:

• A) spots of light in different locations.
• B) different colours of stimuli.
• C) faces.
• D) lines at different orientations.

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Definitions:

Visual Search

The process of looking for a specific object or feature among other objects or features, which can occur with or without conscious awareness.

Cognitive Attention

The mental process of concentrating focus on specific stimuli, while excluding other perceivable information.

Perceptual System

The complex network of sensory organs and brain structures that enables an organism to perceive and interpret environmental stimuli.

Ambiguous Figures

Images or objects that can be perceived in more than one way and are often used in psychological tests to study perception.