The Ability to Detect Simultaneous Stimulation at Two Points on the Skin

question 81

True/False

The ability to detect simultaneous stimulation at two points on the skin is called two-point discrimination.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Informal understandings that govern the behaviors of members of a society, dictating what is considered acceptable.

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests mechanisms, such as societal norms and regulations, are used to maintain social order by discouraging deviant and criminal behavior.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative responses from others.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions used by societies to regulate individual behavior, ensuring conformity to laws and social norms.