The Function of a Nociceptor Is to Detect

question 83

Multiple Choice

The function of a nociceptor is to detect

• A) noxious stimuli.
• B) cold.
• C) heat.
• D) salt in a food.
• E) the bitterness of a fluid.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Defense

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual redirects feelings and desires, often unconsciously, from one person to another, particularly noted in psychoanalytic therapy.

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavior conditioning where a noxious stimulus is paired with a particular unwanted behavior to reduce its occurrence.