Our Ability to Precisely Locate a Stimulus Is ________ Proportional

question 68

Multiple Choice

Our ability to precisely locate a stimulus is ________ proportional to receptive field size.

• A) directly
• B) inversely

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Definitions:

Ancestors' Genes

The genetic information passed down from forebears to descendants, influencing their traits and characteristics.

Evolutionary Perspective

A way of looking at psychological issues by considering the evolutionary adaptations that shape human behaviors and mental processes.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotional states or reactions to situations.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as the key to understanding behavior.