Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons one should be cautious in interpreting Penfield's "experiential responses" as evidence for the specific localization of individual memories?

• A) Experiential responses are more vivid and lifelike than ordinary memories.
• B) The effect of electrical stimulation is most likely to inhibit rather than to excite the normal functioning of cortical neurons.
• C) Experiential responses are much more like moving pictures than still images.
• D) The electrical stimulation was not applied to precisely identifiable locations on the cortex.

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Definitions:

Electrophysiological Recording

A method used in neuroscience to monitor the electrical activity of the nervous system, including the brain, heart, and muscles.

Cortical Cells

Specialized cells in the brain's cortex involved in processing information, sensory perception, and motor commands.

Visual System

The portion of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, encompassing the eye, optic nerves, and brain.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.