When a Person's Limb Is Amputated, This Limb Still Exists

question 346

Multiple Choice

When a person's limb is amputated, this limb still exists as far as the brain is concerned because the brain creates a body image called the

• A)ideal self.
• B)neuromatrix.
• C)psychic avatar.
• D)superego.

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Definitions:

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