The Somatosensory Cortex Is Most Critical for Our Sense of

question 3

Multiple Choice

The somatosensory cortex is most critical for our sense of

• A) sight.
• B) hearing.
• C) touch.
• D) smell.

---

Definitions:

Spatial Memory

The ability to remember the locations and physical arrangement of objects in one's environment.

Prototype

In cognitive science, a prototype is a mental representation or best example of a category, facilitating faster recognition and categorization of similar stimuli.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where negative feelings or impulses are redirected from the original object to a more acceptable or safer target.