Most Students Have Learned in School That There Are Five

question 113

Multiple Choice

Most students have learned in school that there are five senses, but there are actually eight. Why?

• A) Three new senses have recently been discovered.
• B) Colour vision, imaging, and pheromones are now considered separate senses.
• C) Audition has been divided into pitch, volume, and intensity.
• D) The haptic sense has been divided into hot, cold, pain, and pressure.

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Definitions:

Pseudoinsomnia

A condition where individuals believe they have slept less than they actually have, often perceiving their sleep as insufficient or unrefreshing.

Sleep Apnoea

A condition disrupting normal sleep patterns due to interruptions in breathing or shallow breaths while asleep.

Excess Anxiety

A level of anxiety that surpasses normal or expected levels, often interfering with daily functioning.

Emotional Problems

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