What Structures Along the Visual Stream Exhibit Retinotopic Mapping? at What

question 14

Essay

What structures along the visual stream exhibit retinotopic mapping? At what point in visual processing is retinotopic mapping no longer the rule? Why do we not expect to find retinotopic mapping in an area such as the FFA (fusiform face area)?

---

Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions).

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety or phobia by having the patient confront a feared object or context in a controlled manner.

Shaping

A behavior modification technique involving the reinforcement of closer approximations of a desired behavior until the exact behavior is achieved.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.