Select the Best Description for the Function of the Lateral

question 5

Multiple Choice

Select the best description for the function of the lateral spinothalamic tract:

• A) impulses for conscious proprioception and most tactile sensations
• B) impulses for pain and temperature sensations
• C) impulses for itch, tickle, crude touch and pressure sensations
• D) impulses for subconscious proprioception
• E) impulses for coordination of precise voluntary movements of the hands and feet

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Definitions:

Intergroup Contact

The interaction between members of different social, ethnic, or cultural groups, which can reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations.

Institutional Support

The assistance and resources provided by organizations or institutions, especially in educational, social, or professional settings, to facilitate goals or well-being.

Social Identity Theory

A theory positing that individuals define themselves in terms of group memberships and these group identifications influence behavior and attitudes.

Normative Influence

In groups, a form of influence that occurs when a member conforms to group norms in order to receive the rewards or avoid the punishments that are contingent on adherence to these norms.