Professor Romero Discovered a Short in the Wiring System of the Overhead

question 230

Multiple Choice

Professor Romero discovered a short in the wiring system of the overhead projector in her classroom. When she touched the metal edge of the projector, she got an electric shock and instantly jerked her hand back. This instantaneous reaction is an example of:

• A) aphasia.
• B) hemispheric specialization.
• C) the brain's structural plasticity.
• D) a spinal reflex.

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Definitions:

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Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

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