Which of the Following Explains Why You Are Not Constantly

question 371

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why you are not constantly aware of the pressure of your wristwatch on your arm or your shoes on your feet?

• A)sensory adaptation
• B)sensory gating
• C)sensory conflict
• D)perceptual localization.

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Definitions:

Derealization

A feeling of detachment or estrangement from one's surroundings, where the world feels unreal.

Depersonalization

A dissociative experience during which a person feels detached from their thoughts, feelings, body, or actions, as if they are observing themselves from outside.

Ataque De Nervios

A cultural syndrome, predominantly seen in Latino communities, involving intense emotional upset, including symptoms of crying, trembling, and feelings of uncontrollability.

Paresthesia

A sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent long-term physical effect, often described as feeling of pins and needles.