Which of the Following Statements About Object Recognition Is Correct

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about object recognition is correct?

• A) Visual information is first processed in the primary visual cortex, but it is eventually stored in the retina.
• B) In general, we need at least one second to recognize an object.
• C) The primary visual cortex is responsible for identifying complex objects; in contrast, other portions of the brain identify lines and simple shapes.
• D) Regions of the cortex beyond the primary visual cortex are active when we identify complex objects.

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