Single cell recording has been used successfully to
A) distinguish between hearing impaired children and children with autism.
B) identify areas of the brain that participate in particular emotions.
C) identify the stimuli that activate particular parts of the visual cortex.
D) track the progress of patients withdrawing from addictive drugs.

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Single cell recording is a technique used to measure the activity of individual neurons in the brain. By using this technique, researchers can identify the specific stimuli that activate particular parts of the brain, including the visual cortex. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

A, B, and D are incorrect: 
A) Distinguishing between hearing-impaired children and children with autism is possible through other methods like behavioral and developmental assessments, audiological assessments, and genetic testing.
B) Although single cell recording can help identify brain areas involved in emotions, there is no evidence suggesting the technique is capable of distinguishing between different emotional states.
D) Single cell recording can uncover changes in activity patterns in response to drug use, but it is unlikely that this technique would be used to track withdrawal progress.

Single Cell Recording Has Been Used Successfully to