The gray intersections in the Hermann Grid _____.
A) are physically present
B) are explained by dark adaptation
C) support the claim that "perception is not the same as the physical stimulus"
D) support the claim that what is learned in animals is not applicable to humans

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The gray intersections in the Hermann Grid support the claim that "perception is not the same as the physical stimulus." This phenomenon occurs due to the way our visual system processes information, creating an illusion of gray areas where there are none. It is not a physical property present in the stimulus, but rather a result of how our brain processes it.

The Gray Intersections in the Hermann Grid _____