The Idea of a Hierarchical System of Visual Perception Is

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Multiple Choice

 The idea of a hierarchical system of visual perception is challenged by which of the following?

• A) Single visual neurons are not capable of responding simultaneously to changes in two dimensions, such as orientation and movement.
• B) A visual hierarchy would require a very large number of "grandmother" cells.
• C) Single visual neurons can easily incorporate complex input from memory systems.
• D) Hierarchies help us predict how other species "see."

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