Experiments in which cats were raised in environments which emphasized one feature over another showed that
A) even though cats did not have experience with some features, they could easily learn about them.
B) there was an actual decrease in brain cells tuned to the missing feature.
C) when returned to a normal environment, the cats became frightened and refused to move around.
D) there was an actual increase in brain cells tuned to the missing feature.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The experiments demonstrated that the lack of exposure to certain features led to a decrease in brain cells tuned to those features, indicating that sensory experience can shape neural development.

Experiments in Which Cats Were Raised in Environments Which Emphasized