Which of the following statements is false?
A) Cells in the visual cortex fire when a stimulus moves from left to right across the visual field.
B) Cells in the visual cortex fire when a stimulus moves from right to left across the visual field.
C) We perceive motion only when an image moves across the retina.
D) Apparent movement can be indistinguishable from real movement.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

We perceive motion not only when an image moves across the retina, but also when we move our eyes or head and the image remains stationary on the retina. This is known as motion perception through relative motion. Therefore, statement C is false.

Which of the Following Statements Is False