PSYC 336 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Parvocellular Cell, Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe

• School: University of San Diego
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 336
• Professor: Appleton-Knapp

Document Summary

A system in which many different steps are going on simultaneously. Possibility of mutual influence among multiple systems. Each type of analysis can be informed by the other. Work concurrently and negotiate a solution that satisfies both systems. Ex. rods and cones in the retina work at the same time. P and m cells in the optic nerve. P cells = main input for lgn"s parvocellular cells. Specialized for spatial analysis and detailed analysis of form = pretty things . M cells = main input for lgn"s magnocellular cells. A system where steps are carried out one at a time. Major role in the identification of visual objects. Little disorder in recognizing visual orientation or in reaching. Role in perception of where an object is located. What and where system are specialized for the detection of movement and the identification of simple forms.