If a neuron only fires at full strength how is it possible for us to perceive the difference between a weak stimulus and a strong stimulus?
A) It is the number of neurons firing that determines this
B) The brain must determine from other factors how strong or weak a stimulus is.
C) Memory of past similar stimuli determines this.
D) We still don't know this. It is being researched.
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