Researchers investigating feature detectors have found individual neurons that are activated by images of specific individuals.These neurons may be adaptive primarily because they allow us to
A) distinguide friends from foes.
B) distinguish people from animals.
C) distinguish animals from plants.
D) distinguish animals from food.

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Feature detectors are neurons that respond to specific features or stimuli. In the context of individual face recognition, the neurons that are activated by images of specific individuals might allow us to distinguish friends from foes, indicating whether a particular face is familiar or not. It helps in social interactions and survival.

Researchers Investigating Feature Detectors Have Found Individual Neurons That Are