The Aperture Problem Is Solved by the Pooling of Responses

question 44

Multiple Choice

The aperture problem is solved by the pooling of responses of a number of V1 neurons. Physiological evidence suggests that this pooling occurs in the ____, a nucleus in the _____stream.

• A) MT cortex; dorsal
• B) MT cortex; ventral
• C) PF cortex; "what"
• D) PF cortex; "how"

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Definitions:

Forgetting Curves

Graphical representations that show how the ability to retain information decreases over time without rehearsal or practice.

Long-Term Memory

A durable and virtually limitless storage system in the brain for retaining information over long durations, including facts, experiences, and skills.

Mnemonic Device

A technique used to improve memory by associating complex information with simple, easily recallable aids like patterns, phrases, or images.

Peg-Word Method

A mnemonic strategy that involves linking numbers with items that rhyme with or resemble the numbers to remember a list of items.