In Sperry's classic studies of eye rotation and regeneration of the optic nerves, he assessed the visual capacities of his subjects by assessing their ability to
A) strike accurately at fly-like stimuli.
B) identify colors.
C) perform a visual discrimination task.
D) detect the presence of dim lights.
E) solve maze problems.

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Sperry's studies involved cutting the optic nerves of cats and monkeys and then rotating their eyes to observe the regeneration of nerve fibers. To assess the visual capacities of his subjects, Sperry devised a task in which they were required to strike accurately at fly-like stimuli. This task enabled him to measure the precision and acuity of their vision.

In Sperry's Classic Studies of Eye Rotation and Regeneration of the Optic