The Receptive Field of a Receptor Is the ____

question 69

Multiple Choice

 The receptive field of a receptor is the ____.

• A) point at which the optic nerve exits the retina
• B) axon hillock
• C) point in space from which light strikes the receptor
• D) point where light shines on, and excites, the visual cortex

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Definitions:

Priming

A psychological phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Bottom-up Processing

An approach to processing information that begins with the sensory receptors and works up to the brain's integration of sensory information.

Context Effects

The influence of environmental factors on one's perception of a stimulus, affecting how the stimulus is processed and understood.

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory receptors adapt their responsiveness to a stimulus over a period, frequently leading to reduced sensitivity towards a steady stimulus.