A Quiroga Et Al

question 41

Multiple Choice

A Quiroga et al.(2005) study examined the response of specific neurons within the temporal cortex of surgery patients.Which statement best exemplifies their results?

• A)They found specific neurons that responded to specific locations, such as cells that responded to the Empire State Building but not the Sears tower.
• B)They found specific neurons that responded to individual people but did not find cells that responded to specific places.
• C)The inferotemporal cortex was not responding at all in the surgery patients.
• D)They found specific neurons that responded to specific objects, such as cells that responded to hammers, but not screwdrivers.

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Definitions:

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