In Hermann's Grid, a Possible Explanation for Why Gray Areas

question 6

Multiple Choice

 In Hermann's grid, a possible explanation for why gray areas appear at the intersections is because _____.

• A) the amount of inhibition right at the intersections is twice as great as the inhibition between each square
• B) the amount of inhibition right at the intersections is much less than the inhibition between each square
• C) the superior colliculus responds maximally as you move your eye from intersection to intersection
• D) moving the eye creates a blur at all the intersections

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