According to ensemble theories of object recognition, it is possible to confuse similar-looking objects because
A)objects that appear similar activate overlapping networks of cells.
B)similar-looking objects activate the same grandmother cell.
C)cells in the extrastriate cortex have large receptive fields and therefore low spatial resolution.
D)object constancy prevents the visual system from encoding fine details about objects.

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Ensemble theories propose that objects are recognized based on the activation of overlapping networks of cells that respond to features such as color, shape, and texture. Similar-looking objects may activate similar networks of cells, leading to confusion in object recognition. Hence, option A is the correct choice as it explains this phenomenon. Option B is incorrect as the existence of a single grandmother cell for a specific object has been widely debated. Option C is incorrect as cells in the extrastriate cortex have high spatial resolution and small receptive fields, allowing for detailed object recognition. Option D is incorrect as object constancy is a process by which the visual system maintains the perception of an object's identity despite changes in its appearance, shape, or orientation, and does not directly relate to confusion between similar-looking objects.

According to Ensemble Theories of Object Recognition, It Is Possible