_____ Has the Most Direct Route to the Brain Because

question 115

Multiple Choice

_____ has the most direct route to the brain because it is the only sense that bypasses the _____.

• A) The haptic sense; thalamus
• B) Gustation; hypothalamus
• C) The kinesthetic sense; hypothalamus
• D) Olfaction; thalamus

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

External factors that can influence both the dependent and independent variables, potentially biasing the results of a study.

Independent And Dependent Variables

In experimental research, the independent variable is the factor that is manipulated to see its effect on the dependent variable, which is the outcome being measured.

Ratio Level

A measurement scale that has a true zero point and equal intervals, allowing for the calculation of ratios.

Nominal Level

The simplest level of measurement, which involves categorizing or naming variables without implying any rank or order among them.