When an End-Inhibited Cell in Visual Cortex Fires Action Potentials

question 1

Multiple Choice

When an end-inhibited cell in visual cortex fires action potentials, what information is most likely being conveyed?

• A) There is diffuse light in the area of the receptive field.
• B) There is a bar of light in the receptive field.
• C) There is a vertical bar of light in the receptive field.
• D) There is a vertical bar of light moving from left to right in the receptive field.
• E) There is a corner within the receptive field.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Classical Conditioning

The process of acquiring knowledge through the repeated combination of two stimuli, where a response initially caused by the second stimulus is ultimately caused by the first stimulus alone.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring within a critical period early in an animal's life, wherein it forms attachments and develops species-specific behaviors.

Problem Solving

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.