Harvey, Age 3, Can Probably

question 72

Multiple Choice

Harvey, age 3, can probably

• A) gallop and skip with one foot.
• B) copy some numbers and simple words.
• C) zip and unzip large zippers.
• D) ride a bicycle with training wheels.

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Definitions:

Hubel and Wiesel

Neurophysiologists known for their studies of the visual cortex, which showed how certain brain cells respond to edges, lines, and movements, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that are responsible for detecting specific features of the environment, such as lines, edges, or movement.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which enables organisms to process visual detail, as well as enabling several photo response functions.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.