The Interconnection of Brain Circuits That Process Sensory Experiences with Brain

question 63

Multiple Choice

The interconnection of brain circuits that process sensory experiences with brain circuits responsible for abstract thinking contributes to what psychologists call

• A) parapsychology.
• B) embodied cognition.
• C) precognition.
• D) kinesthesia.

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Definitions:

Sensitivity To Touch

An increased response or discomfort to tactile stimuli on the skin's surface, often a sign of underlying conditions or disorders.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling vision.

Penlight

A small, lightweight flashlight used in medical examinations to check patients' pupil response or throat.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration.