Chapter 7: Taking action

Question 1

optic array:

Answer 1

the structure created by surfaces/textures/contours in the environment

Question 2

optic flow:

Answer 2

the movement of elements in a scene relative to the observer

Question 3

what is self-produced information?

Answer 3

an observer’s movement that is used to guide further movement

Question 4

Precueing a stimulus shows that:

Answer 4

information processing is most efficient where attention is directed

Question 5

topographical agnosia refers to:

Answer 5

the inability to recognize landmarks

Question 6

place cells in the brain fire in response to:

Answer 6

particular locations

Question 7

the parietal reach region has neurons that become active while _______.

Answer 7

reaching/grasping an object

Question 8

proprioception is:

Answer 8

the ability to sense body position and movement

Question 9

corrolary discarge signals are used to:

Answer 9

plan motor actions

Question 10

audiovisual mirror neurons respond to:

Answer 10

stimuli associated with both seeing and hearing action