When We Look at a Clock Showing 8 A

question 160

Multiple Choice

When we look at a clock showing 8 A.M. ,certain brain cells in our visual cortex are more responsive than when the hands show 10 A.M.This is most indicative of

• A) retinal disparity.
• B) feature detection.
• C) perceptual adaptation.
• D) accommodation.

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Negative Symptoms

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