Unilateral Excision of SI Produces a Contralateral Deficit in the Ability

question 23

Multiple Choice

Unilateral excision of SI produces a contralateral deficit in the ability to

• A) detect light touch.
• B) identify objects by touch.
• C) feel pain.
• D) all of the above
• E) both A and B

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical way to avoid the true explanation.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and confrontations with unpleasant aspects of reality.

Minority Worker

An employee who belongs to a racial, ethnic, or cultural minority within the broader workforce.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory suggesting that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain in order to satisfy biological and psychological needs.