When we perform a Fourier analysis, we:
A) measure the visual angle of the stimulus.
B) break the stimulus into its component sine waves.
C) combine sine waves to represent the pattern in the stimulus.
D) match the stimulus to a prototype stored in memory.

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When we perform a Fourier analysis, we break the stimulus into its component sine waves. This allows us to understand the frequency and amplitude of the different components that make up the stimulus.

When We Perform a Fourier Analysis, We