Which of the Following Is a Function of the Primary

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the primary somatosensory cortex?

• A)Discrimination of the texture of an object
• B)Discrimination of the shape of an object
• C)Stereognosis
• D)Both A and B
• E)A,B,and C

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

Social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted or liked by a group, following the group's norms and expectations.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and other functions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, and memory, often linked to feelings of pleasure.

Bystander Intervention Effect

A social psychological phenomenon wherein the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation.