More brain-power for sight needed than previously thought

More brain-power for sight needed than previously thought

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Science, Social Studies, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores how humans perceive the visual world, highlighting a study by Dartmouth College. Using MRI technology, researchers examined how the brain processes visual illusions created by the Gabor patch. The study found that while the visual cortex senses the actual path of the illusion, the frontal lobes are involved in processing the perceived path, suggesting their role in visual information processing beyond decision-making.

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What does the study suggest about the role of the frontal lobes in visual perception?

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According to co-author Patrick Kavanagh, what additional responsibilities do the frontal lobes have beyond decision-making?

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