Pattern theory suggests that __________.
A) different sensory qualities are signaled by different neurons
B) what allows one to identify the sensory input is the overall pattern of activation
C) each individual sensory quality is signaled by a subset of neurons, but no pattern is formed
D) none of the above

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Pattern theory suggests that the way in which neurons are activated overall, rather than the activation of specific neurons, allows for the recognition and identification of sensory input. It is based on the idea that different sensory qualities are not signaled by separate neurons, but rather by the overall pattern of activation in the neural network.

Pattern Theory Suggests That __________