Damage to part of the somatosensory cortex in the parietal lobe blocks conscious sensation of touch on the arm. Nevertheless, gentle touch produces what effect?

a. Pleasant emotion
b. A sensation of pain
c. A sensation of sound
d. A perception of color


a

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a. introspection b. measuring children's intelligence c. studying Kant's writings d. applying the scientific method

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A. foot-in-the-door B. norm of reciprocity C. door-in-the-face D. obedience

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