When you look at a vertical line,you are probably activating different ________ than when you look at a horizontal line.
A) feature detectors
B) opponent processes
C) sensory thresholds
D) critical periods

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Vertical and horizontal lines have different orientations, therefore they activate different feature detectors in the visual cortex. Feature detectors are specialized neurons that respond to specific aspects of visual stimuli, such as edges, lines, and angles. The vertical line will activate feature detectors that respond to vertical lines, while the horizontal line will activate feature detectors that respond to horizontal lines.

When You Look at a Vertical Line,you Are Probably Activating