It Was Observed During the Two World Wars That Many

question 50

Multiple Choice

It was observed during the two world wars that many soldiers would inexplicably become paralyzed or blind and therefore were unable to return to the front. Most of them seemed unconcerned about their paralysis or blindness. This phenomenon is known as _____.

• A) la belle indifference
• B) coup d'état
• C) esprit de corps
• D) sang-froid

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Definitions:

Complex Cortical Cells

Neurons within the brain's cortex that respond to the orientation and movement of edges in a particular direction, integral to visual processing.

Simple Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond best to edges and bars of light with a specific orientation, playing a fundamental role in visual processing.

Hypercomplex Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex involved in processing complex visual stimuli, such as the movement and length of objects.

Lateral Geniculate Cells

Neurons located in the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, playing a crucial role in visual processing by receiving signals from the retina and relaying them to the visual cortex.