Relate receptive field size to stimulus localization.
A)The smaller the receptive field,the harder it is to localize an area of stimulus.
B)The smaller the receptive field,the easier it is to localize an area of stimulus.
C)The larger the receptive field,the easier it is to localize an area of stimulus.

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Receptive field size refers to the area of the sensory surface that can elicit a response in a particular neuron. The smaller the receptive field, the more precise the location of a stimulus can be localized. Therefore, a smaller receptive field leads to easier stimulus localization.

Relate Receptive Field Size to Stimulus Localization