Which statement describes the spatial-frequency model?
A) More complex receptive fields are built up from inputs of simpler ones.
B) Spectrally opponent cortical cells contribute to the perception of color.
C) The visual system analyzes the number of cycles of light-dark patches in any stimulus.
D) The tendency of rods and cones to adjust their light sensitivity to match ambient illumination.

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The spatial-frequency model describes how the visual system analyzes the number of cycles of light-dark patches in any stimulus, by breaking down the stimulus into different spatial frequencies. This model is used to explain phenomena such as grating acuity and contrast sensitivity. The other options describe different models or mechanisms that operate in the visual system, but do not relate to the spatial-frequency model specifically.

Which Statement Describes the Spatial-Frequency Model