Vesuvian Creatures Fly in from Outer Space,and Their Sensory Receptors

question 90

Multiple Choice

Vesuvian creatures fly in from outer space,and their sensory receptors are studied.It is observed that their dominant sensory system is haptic (touch) ,and that certain receptors seem to respond selectively to softness,others selectively to certain temperatures,and others selectively to smoothness.Knowing only this information,you might conclude that the best explanation for Vesuvian perceptual experience may come from ______.

• A)template-matching theory
• B)prototype theory
• C)featural analysis theory
• D)Gestalt theory

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