Which Statement Is True with Respect to the Doctrine of Specific

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true with respect to the doctrine of specific nerve energies?

• A)The sensation one experiences is determined by the nature of the sense receptor,not the stimulus.
• B)The brain responds differently when either light or touch activates sense receptors in the eyes.
• C)Distinct stimulus energies (e.g. ,light,sound)cause different sensations in the same sense receptor.
• D)Specific nerve energies involve processing in sense receptors but have few links to cortical pathways.

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