Two Ways That the Brain Encodes Information Are 1) in Spatial

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two ways that the brain encodes information are 1) in spatial arrays and maps, and 2) in changing the firing rate of neurons. Which of the following describes these types of coding?

• A) They are both examples of types of spatial coding
• B) The first is an example of temporal spatial coding, and the second is an example of spatial coding
• C) The first is an example of spatial coding, and the second is an example of temporal coding
• D) They are both examples of differing types of temporal coding

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Definitions:

Sequential

Pertaining to a process or series of events that follow a specific order, one after the other.

Incremental

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale or in discrete units.

Pushbutton

A simple switch mechanism for controlling some aspect of a machine or a process, often used to start or stop functions.

Counter

In digital logic and computing, a counter is a device that stores and displays the number of times a particular event or process has occurred, often used for tracking repetitions in a circuit or program.