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QuizMultiple Choice

Touch, Taste, and Smell: The Other Senses

Question 5 • Psychology A

Since Eleanor’s brain processes incoming sensory stimuli less intensely than normal, she often gets hurt because she does not always recognize painful stimuli. She most likely has tactile __________.

Answer
A
hyposensitivity
B
responsiveness
C
attentiveness
D
hypersensitivity

Explanation

Hyposensitivity means responding less strongly than usual to sensory input. Because Eleanor’s brain processes sensations less intensely, she may not recognize pain and can get hurt without noticing. Therefore, she most likely has tactile hyposensitivity.

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