Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Place Cells

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding place cells?

• A) They are hardwired at birth.
• B) There are sufficient numbers of neurons to assign a place cell to every place one will ever encounter.
• C) They respond to an internal sense of location in space but not to external location cues.
• D) They each have a preferred location called a place field.

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Definitions:

Interposition

A visual cue in which one object partly covering another is perceived as being closer.

Distance

The amount of space between two points, which can be measured in various units and can also refer to an emotional separation between people.

Relative Height

The measurement or perception of height in relation to surrounding objects or figures, often used in visual arts or psychological studies.

Field Of Vision

The entire area that can be seen without moving the eyes, encompassing both central and peripheral vision.