Cognitive Neuroscience

PsychologyAdvanced Level

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Question

How does the brain process visual information?

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Answer

Definition

The brain processes visual information through a series of pathways that convert light into neural signals, primarily in the occipital lobe.

Example

When you see a tree, light from the tree hits your retina, and signals are sent to the brain to recognize its shape and color.

Quick Tip

Think of the brain as a visual interpreter!

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