The Somatosensory Cortex Is Located in the _______ Lobe of the Brain

question 28

Multiple Choice

The somatosensory cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

• A)frontal
• B)occipital
• C)parietal
• D)temporal

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Partial Conditioner

An agent or factor that has a conditional effect, contributing to an outcome only in certain contexts or situations.