Potentially Damaging Stimuli That Result in Pain Are Selectively Detected

question 162

Multiple Choice

Potentially damaging stimuli that result in pain are selectively detected by ________.

• A) interoceptors
• B) photoreceptors
• C) nociceptors
• D) proprioceptors

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Definitions:

Skinner

A psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the influence of external stimuli on behavior.

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher who made foundational contributions to Western philosophy and science.

Darwin

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist who is best known for his contributions to the science of evolution and the theory of natural selection.

Empirical Approach

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