Which of the Following Is a Major Function of the Primary

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major function of the primary somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex?

• A)primary area for receiving visual information
• B)analysis of body sensations
• C)location of motor control for the body
• D)primary area for receiving auditory information

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

The mental processes that involve the ability to think, perceive, reason, remember, and problem-solve.

Classically Conditioned

The process by which an automatic conditioned response is paired with a specific stimulus through association over time.

Stimulus Events

External or internal occurrences that elicit responses from an organism or cognitive system.

Repetitive Stimulus

A stimulus presented repeatedly to a subject, often used in experiments to measure response habituation or sensitization.