AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
Feature detectors in the visual cortex respond to
A.specific stimulus features like edges and angles
B.whole faces only
C.sound frequencies
D.pain signals
Explanation
Core Concept
Hubel and Wiesel found single cells tuned to lines, orientations, and movement — the cortex deconstructs scenes into features.
Correct Answer
Aspecific stimulus features like edges and angles
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