In the Context of Neural Basis of Border Ownership Assignment

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the context of neural basis of border ownership assignment in humans, Fang et al. (2009) conducted an fMRI experiment. In the experiment, the participants viewed two pinwheel-like patterns with elongated light and dark wedges. The results of this experiment demonstrated that the neurons in _____ play a role in border assignment.

• A) area V1
• B) area V2
• C) area V4
• D) the IT cortex area

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Definitions:

Point Estimate

The best single guess for a population parameter based on sample data. It represents a single value estimate of a parameter.

Population Parameter

A value that represents a characteristic of an entire population, such as its mean or standard deviation.

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each member has an equal chance of being selected, ensuring unbiased representation.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from the sample statistics, that is believed to contain the true population parameter with a certain probability.