location-invariant neuron

any of various neurons located in extrastriate visual areas, particularly those in the inferotemporal cortex, that respond regardless of the location of a stimulus in the receptive field. Because the receptive fields in these areas are so large, a stimulus may be located almost anywhere in the visual field. Many of these cells are also size-invariant neurons, which respond when presented with a particular object, regardless of its size.

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February 21st 2025

participants’ rights

in a study approved by an institutional review board, a set of conditions relating to participants in the study and their role in the research. Participants normally should be informed about the purpose of the study (but see deception research), its procedures (i.e., what specifically is expected to occur) and the associated costs and benefits; that their data from the study will be kept confidential; whom they can contact if they have any concerns about the study; and that they can leave the study at any time without penalty. Also called subjects’ rights. See also informed consent; research ethics.