What Is the Only Sense in Which Signals Can Reach

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the only sense in which signals can reach the cerebral cortex without passing first through the thalamus?

• A) Touch
• B) Olfaction
• C) Gustation
• D) Vision
• E) Equilibrium

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them, influencing attitudes and preferences.

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Youthful Appearance

The physical characteristics or qualities of an individual that suggest a younger age than their chronological age.

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