Asked by Brandon Hamby on Apr 24, 2024
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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.
Visual Cortex
The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.
Apparent Movement
The perception of motion caused by visual cues even when there is no actual movement, such as in optical illusions.
Real Movement
refers to the actual physical motion of an object or objects through space, observable and measurable by standard means.
- Acquire knowledge on the concept of apparent movement and its implementation.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
We perceive motion not only when an image moves across the retina, but also when we move our eyes or head and the image remains stationary on the retina. This is known as motion perception through relative motion. Therefore, statement C is false.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the concept of apparent movement and its implementation.