One of the implications of corollary discharge theory is that ______.
A)all motion perception is apparent, not real
B)Reichardt detectors make theoretical sense but are not employed in real neurons
C)we use the fact that we are moving our eyes and heads as a means to detect motion in the world
D)when we detect motion in afterimages, we tend to also see fluctuating colors

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Corollary discharge theory suggests that we use signals from our motor commands (such as moving our eyes or heads) to help us detect motion in the world. This is because the brain creates a copy of the motor command signal (known as a corollary discharge), which can be used to predict the sensory consequences of our actions. In the case of motion detection, the corollary discharge can be used to account for the apparent motion that we perceive when we move our eyes or heads, allowing us to distinguish between true motion in the visual scene and motion that is caused by our own movements. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A, B, and D are not directly related to the implications of corollary discharge theory.

One of the Implications of Corollary Discharge Theory Is That