Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Cells in the visual cortex fire when a stimulus moves from left to right across the visual field.
• B) Cells in the visual cortex fire when a stimulus moves from right to left across the visual field.
• C) We perceive motion only when an image moves across the retina.
• D) Apparent movement can be indistinguishable from real movement.

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