The Results of Experiments of Selective Adaptation to Gratings with Specific

question 13

Multiple Choice

 The results of experiments of selective adaptation to gratings with specific orientations can be related to the _____ of _____ cells.

• A) lateral inhibition; simple cortical
• B) lateral inhibition; end-stopped
• C) tuning curves; amacrine
• D) tuning curves; simple cortical

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain sees objects as whole forms rather than as a collection of parts.

Proximity

The state of being close to something or someone in distance or relationship.

Organize Stimuli

The process of receiving, categorizing, and interpreting sensory information from the environment.

Visual Cliff

An experimental apparatus designed to test the depth perception and fear of heights in infants and young animals.