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AP Psychologyhardmcq1 pt

Feature detectors in the visual cortex were discovered by Hubel and Wiesel. These neurons respond to:

A.Specific colors only
B.Specific patterns of light such as edges and lines
C.The overall brightness of a scene
D.Movement only

Explanation

Core Concept

Hubel and Wiesel discovered that feature detector neurons in the visual cortex respond to specific features of visual stimuli, such as edges, lines, angles, and movements.

Correct Answer

BSpecific patterns of light such as edges and lines

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