When a point on the retina is stimulated, the electrical activity of other adjacent points:
A) increases, as a result of lateral inhibition
B) decreases, as a result of lateral inhibition
C) increases, as a result of spreading activation
D) decreases, as a result of spreading activation

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Lateral inhibition is a phenomenon in which the activity of neurons that are directly stimulated inhibits the activity of neighboring neurons. This allows for increased contrast and perception of edges. Therefore, when a point on the retina is stimulated, the electrical activity of other adjacent points decreases as a result of lateral inhibition.

When a Point on the Retina Is Stimulated, the Electrical