A) Compare and contrast kinesthesis and the vestibular sense. b) Provide an example of both and describe why each is important in human functioning
What will be an ideal response?
Essay should include:
a) Definitions of kinesthesis and vestibular senses. Comparison: both provide information about body positions and movement beyond vision. Contrast: kinesthesis involves sensory information from the body being sent to the brain; vestibular senses involve sensors in the semicircular canals of the ear sending information about body position and speed.
b) Kinesthesis: discussion of an athlete or other individual who needs sensory feedback, including what would happen without this sense. Vestibular sense: any example containing dizziness, including why this sense is important to judge body position, gravity, speed.
Chapter 4: Consciousness
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