Kittens Raised in Environments Where They Were Only Exposed to Vertical

question 145

Multiple Choice

Kittens raised in environments where they were only exposed to vertical stimuli (i.e., vertical stripes) had visual receptor cells that would only fire in response to vertical stimuli. Stimuli with other orientations evoked no response. This research was discussed as a demonstration of the importance of:

• A) monocular depth cues.
• B) visual illusions.
• C) vertical adaptation.
• D) critical periods.

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