The ability to discriminate individual stimuli is highest from surfaces with:
A) large, widely spaced receptive fields.
B) large, closely spaced receptive fields.
C) small, widely spaced receptive fields.
D) small, closely spaced receptive fields.

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Small, closely spaced receptive fields allow for finer discrimination of individual stimuli. This is because the receptive fields can more precisely capture the sensory information from the stimulus, which allows for more distinct and accurate interpretation by the brain.

The Ability to Discriminate Individual Stimuli Is Highest from Surfaces