If a Neurosurgeon Directly Stimulated Parts of Your Somatosensory Cortex,which

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a neurosurgeon directly stimulated parts of your somatosensory cortex,which of the following would you most likely experience?

• A) indistinct odors
• B) flashes of light
• C) repetitive sounds
• D) touches on the face

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

In psychiatry, symptoms that represent an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations or delusions, particularly in the context of conditions like schizophrenia.

Acute

Describes something that is severe and sudden in onset, such as an acute illness, which contrasts with chronic conditions that develop gradually and persist over a long period of time.

Chronic

Describing a condition or disease persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, often referring to health issues.

Affect

A term used in psychology to describe the experience of feeling or emotion.